Janis Creason Room 105 Dauphin County Courthouse Front & Market Streets Harrisburg, PA 17101 (717) 780-6550 Phone

The Treasurer's Office is the custodian of county funds and is responsible for the collection of real estate taxes, fees, receipts, and grants payable to the County. The Treasurer's Office processes the real estate tax revenues remitted by the 39 municipal tax collectors in Dauphin County and serves as tax collector for county taxes for the City of Harrisburg. The Treasurer's Office also invests funds in local banks and other financial institutions as directed by the Office of Budget and Finance and approved by the County Commissioners.

The Treasurer's Office collects the 5% Hotel Tax, which in turn is distributed to entities throughout the County for the purpose of attracting and promoting tourism in the area.

In addition, the Treasurer's Office sells hunting, fishing and dog licenses, as well as licenses for Bingo and Small Games of Chance. Dog licenses are available from the Treasurer's Office, or from any of the more than 20 outlets conveniently located through Dauphin County.

The Treasurer is a member of the County Retirement Board, along with the Commissioners and County Controller.