York County Approves $100K Contract for Commercial Property Reappraisals

The second phase of a three-part plan to update commercial property values in the county.

Apr. 2, 2026 at 8:05am

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The York County Commissioners have approved a $100,000 contract with Van Guard Appraisals Inc. to conduct the second phase of reappraisals for commercial properties in the county. This phase will focus on properties at the interchange and on the north side of York. The reappraisals are being funded through a county sinking fund set aside for expert property valuation services.

Why it matters

Keeping commercial property assessments up-to-date is crucial for ensuring fair and accurate tax valuations. This multi-phase reappraisal project will help the county maintain an equitable tax base as property values fluctuate over time.

The details

The York County Commissioners approved the $100,000 contract with Van Guard Appraisals to handle the second phase of commercial property reappraisals. This phase will focus on properties at the interchange and industrial/commercial sites on the north side of the city of York. The reappraisals are being funded through a county sinking fund set aside specifically for expert property valuation services. The county plans a total of three phases of commercial reappraisals to keep pace with changing property values.

  • The York County Commissioners discussed the matter two weeks ago but delayed action to get more information on the payment details.
  • The second phase of commercial reappraisals is now approved and underway.

The players

Van Guard Appraisals Inc.

The appraisal firm contracted by York County to conduct the commercial property reappraisals.

Daniel Grotz

The York County Commissioner Chairman.

Kurt Bulgrin

The York County Assessor.

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What they’re saying

“'There will ultimately be three phases of commercial reappraisals, and it's $100,000-ish a phase.'”

— Daniel Grotz, York County Commissioner Chairman

“'I understand there is some sticker shock with this, but this will allow us to get it done right the first time and then we are good to go from there. After that, our office can follow up with the appraisals ourselves on these types of properties.'”

— Kurt Bulgrin, York County Assessor

What’s next

The county plans to move forward with the third and final phase of commercial property reappraisals after the completion of this second phase.

The takeaway

This multi-year, multi-phase commercial property reappraisal project demonstrates York County's commitment to maintaining an accurate and equitable tax base as property values evolve over time. The sinking fund approach also allows the county to spread out the costs of these expert valuation services.