Guide
Berks County 2026 election guide: dates and how to vote
Key dates for the November 3, 2026 election in Berks County: registration and mail-ballot deadlines, the governor race, and where results post.
July 7, 2026
Guides
How to get things done in Berks County
Practical, step-by-step guides to county government, from looking up a property record to being heard at a public meeting. Written for residents, linked to official sources.
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How to appeal your Berks County property assessment
The annual Berks County assessment appeal deadline is August 1. How the process works, what evidence wins, what it costs, and what changed in 2026.
July 7, 2026
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How to speak at a Berks County commissioners meeting
When and where the Berks County commissioners meet, how to watch online, the exact public-comment rules, and how to find agendas and minutes.
July 7, 2026
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Berks County parcel search: look up any property
Use Berks County's free parcel search to find any property's owner, assessed value, and sales history, plus where to get copies of deeds.
July 7, 2026
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Berks Heim: Berks County's public nursing home
Berks Heim in Leesport is a 420-bed nursing home owned by Berks County, one of the few county-run homes left in Pennsylvania. Costs, admission, and why it matters.
July 7, 2026
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How Berks County government works
What the three Berks County commissioners do, what the row officers are, and what the county controls versus your township and school district.
July 7, 2026
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How your Berks County property tax bill is split
Your Berks County property tax bill has three parts: county, municipal, and school. What each funds, why school is biggest, and how to find your rate.
July 7, 2026