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Lackawanna County to mail reassessment notices June 20; appeals due Aug. 1
Summary
Lackawanna County Tax Assessor Patrick Tobin announced a countywide property reassessment—the first since 1968—saying new assessed values take effect Jan. 1, 2026. Notices and appeal forms will be mailed and posted June 20; appeal filings are due Aug. 1 and hearings run Aug. 4–Oct. 31.
Patrick Tobin, Lackawanna County tax assessor, announced a countywide property reassessment and said every property owner will receive a notice that will be mailed June 20 outlining new assessed values that take effect Jan. 1, 2026.
Tobin told listeners the county has not conducted a full reassessment since 1968 and warned property owners not to apply the current millage rate to the new assessed values: "When you receive your letter, please do not apply the current millage rate to your new assessed value. It'll be wildly off." He said new millage…
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