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FEBRUARY (Municipal) Tax Bill (Calendar Year)
The tax bill that is mailed in February of each year includes both the York County and the
Shrewsbury Township taxes/assessments on one (1) bill.
York County (Real Estate Tax) - revenue from this tax is used for the general operation of the
County. The tax rate is set by the York County Commissioners.
Township (Real Estate Tax) - revenue generated from this real estate tax is used for general
operations of the Township [i.e. roads, stormwater, recreation, parks, personnel, administration,
legal, engineering, insurances, equipment, building & equipment maintenance, utilities, planning &
zoning, debt service, and community organization donations (libraries, senior center, rail trail,
etc.)]. Current tax rate has not changed since 2008, which is set by the Shrewsbury Township Board
of Supervisors.
EMS Tax - this is a new tax beginning in 2024, which was implemented to provide additional
support to the two (2) ambulance services that serve the Township; specifically, Rose (New Freedom)
EMS and Glen Rock Ambulance. The decline in volunteers and reduction in Medicare/Medicaid
reimbursement, has resulted in the need to rely on more paid staff. This tax can be used ONLY for
EMS; it cannot be used for any other purpose. The tax rate is set by the Shrewsbury Township Board
of Supervisors.
Fire Tax - this tax has been in place since 2008. It provides financial support to the three (3)
"all volunteer" fire companies that serve Shrewsbury Township, which includes Glen Rock Hose &
Ladder, Rose (New Freedom) Fire Company, and Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company. The revenue
collected by this tax can be used ONLY to support the volunteer fire companies. The tax rate is set
by the Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors.
Hydrant Assessment - this is a special assessment on any property that is located within 780 feet
(maximum distance set by state law) of a fire hydrant owned by The York Water Company or Glen Rock
Water Authority. The Township is billed annually for the rental of each fire hydrant. Shrewsbury
Borough does not bill for their fire hydrants. The revenue collected from this special assessment
is also restricted to expenses related to the fire hydrant rental charges. The assessment rate is
set by the Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors.
JULY (School) Tax Bill (Fiscal Year July 1- June 30)
This tax bill is mailed in July of each year and is for the Southern York County School District
(Susquehannock). The tax rate is set by the Southern York County School Board.
The tax bill that is mailed in February of each year includes both the York County and the
Shrewsbury Township taxes/assessments on one (1) bill.
York County (Real Estate Tax) - revenue from this tax is used for the general operation of the
County. The tax rate is set by the York County Commissioners.
Township (Real Estate Tax) - revenue generated from this real estate tax is used for general
operations of the Township [i.e. roads, stormwater, recreation, parks, personnel, administration,
legal, engineering, insurances, equipment, building & equipment maintenance, utilities, planning &
zoning, debt service, and community organization donations (libraries, senior center, rail trail,
etc.)]. Current tax rate has not changed since 2008, which is set by the Shrewsbury Township Board
of Supervisors.
EMS Tax - this is a new tax beginning in 2024, which was implemented to provide additional
support to the two (2) ambulance services that serve the Township; specifically, Rose (New Freedom)
EMS and Glen Rock Ambulance. The decline in volunteers and reduction in Medicare/Medicaid
reimbursement, has resulted in the need to rely on more paid staff. This tax can be used ONLY for
EMS; it cannot be used for any other purpose. The tax rate is set by the Shrewsbury Township Board
of Supervisors.
Fire Tax - this tax has been in place since 2008. It provides financial support to the three (3)
"all volunteer" fire companies that serve Shrewsbury Township, which includes Glen Rock Hose &
Ladder, Rose (New Freedom) Fire Company, and Shrewsbury Volunteer Fire Company. The revenue
collected by this tax can be used ONLY to support the volunteer fire companies. The tax rate is set
by the Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors.
Hydrant Assessment - this is a special assessment on any property that is located within 780 feet
(maximum distance set by state law) of a fire hydrant owned by The York Water Company or Glen Rock
Water Authority. The Township is billed annually for the rental of each fire hydrant. Shrewsbury
Borough does not bill for their fire hydrants. The revenue collected from this special assessment
is also restricted to expenses related to the fire hydrant rental charges. The assessment rate is
set by the Shrewsbury Township Board of Supervisors.
JULY (School) Tax Bill (Fiscal Year July 1- June 30)
This tax bill is mailed in July of each year and is for the Southern York County School District
(Susquehannock). The tax rate is set by the Southern York County School Board.
