Providence Township locks in 2026 budget with no tax hikes but major bridge removal

Residents dodge a tax hike—but a historic bridge won’t survive the year. Here’s how Providence Township is balancing its 2026 priorities.

, and Administrator

2025 December 11 . 1:18 PM

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Providence Township locks in 2026 budget with no tax hikes but major bridge removal

Providence Township has approved its 2026 budget without raising taxes. The decision keeps property tax rates steady at 0.381 mills, meaning a homeowner with a property assessed at £200,000 will continue to pay £76.20 annually. The budget also outlines key spending plans and infrastructure changes for the coming year.

The Board of Supervisors finalised the 2026 budget with projected expenses rising to £2.43 million—a £115,000 increase from 2025. Highway maintenance remains the largest cost, accounting for £1.14 million of the total.

Lancaster EMS will receive £6,000 in funding, matching last year’s allocation. However, the township will not provide financial support to Quarryville Library in 2026.

A major infrastructure project involves the removal of the Radcliff Road bridge by the end of 2025. The cost will be shared equally between Providence and Pequea townships.

The next Board of Supervisors meeting is set for January 5, 2026, at 7:00 PM in the township office on 200 Mount Airy Road, New Providence. During this session, officials will discuss appointing a certified public accounting firm to audit the township’s 2025 finances.

With no tax increase, Providence Township’s 2026 budget maintains stability for residents while addressing infrastructure needs. The removal of the Radcliff Road bridge and ongoing highway maintenance will shape next year’s priorities. The next meeting in January will focus on finalising the 2025 audit.