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Commissioners raise polling-location fee to $100 per election

Lancaster County Board of Commissioners · May 13, 2026
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Summary

Lancaster County approved a $100 per-election fee for polling locations, a change the Board said aligns with prior temporary arrangements used during COVID; motion passed unanimously.

The Lancaster County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on May 13 to increase the fee for polling locations to $100 per election.

Commissioner Joshua G. Parsons stated the county previously provided a drop box near the Sheriff’s station during COVID for voter convenience and that returning a ballot at a secure location is similar to entering the Board of Elections office. The motion to set the fee at $100 was moved by Commissioner Parsons and seconded by Commissioner Alice Yoder.