Collected and spent
In 2022, Erie County spent about $445.8M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$445.8M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Property tax
$0.6 per $100 of value
Source · Pennsylvania Department of Education — Real Estate Tax Rates, Erie County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Erie County (PA) 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 6.0 mills/$1,000 effective market value (~0.60% effective). Verify at Erie County Assessment OfficeWhere it goes
Seven service lines.
Health and human services
$348.6M
Corrections
$38.5M
Courts
$26.5M
General government
$21.2M
Library
$7.4M
Debt service · past obligation
$2.9M
Public works
$0.8M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The County Executive sends Council a budget plan. Council holds hearings and passes the budget. Then it sets tax rates. 7 Council seats, each elected from one district.
Christina Vogel
County Executive
Next election
November 6, 2029
Terry M. Scutella
Council Member, District 1
Next election
November 2, 2027
Jim Wertz
Council Member, District 2
Next election
November 6, 2029
Rock Copeland
Council Member, District 3
Next election
November 2, 2027
Jim Winarski
Council Member, District 4
Next election
November 6, 2029
Chris Drexel
Council Member, District 5
Next election
November 2, 2027
Charlie Bayle
Council Member, District 6
Next election
November 6, 2029
Ellen Schauerman
Council Member, District 7
Next election
November 2, 2027
Source · Erie County, Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Section 5: Approval of the Budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Section 5: Approval of the Budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The budget year runs from January 1 to December 31. Council must pass the budget by December 1.
Each yearThe county's budget year is the calendar year.
November 2, 2027Election for 4 seats
How to reach it
County Council: 814-451-6303
Phone
County Council (councilrequests@eriecountypa.gov)
Email
Erie County Council, 140 West Sixth Street, Room 114, Erie, PA 16501
Mailing address
Source · Erie County, Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Sections 1, 3 and 5. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Sections 1, 3 and 5 (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
An Erie County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Erie County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 22. Find yours by address.
School districts: 13
School District Not DefinedNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Wattsburg Area School DistrictSchool districtNorthwestern School DistrictSchool districtGeneral McLane School DistrictSchool districtFort LeBoeuf School DistrictSchool districtCorry Area School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
North East School DistrictSchool districtUnion City Area School DistrictNot in Who Taxes Me yet
Girard School DistrictSchool districtHarbor Creek School DistrictSchool districtMillcreek Township School DistrictSchool districtFairview School DistrictSchool districtErie City School DistrictSchool districtSources
Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
Pennsylvania Department of Education — Real Estate Tax Rates, Erie County. Read on June 5, 2026.
Details
Erie County (PA) 2024 property tax — county levy modeled at 6.0 mills/$1,000 effective market value (~0.60% effective). Verify at Erie County Assessment OfficeWho decides
Erie County, Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Section 5: Approval of the Budget. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Section 5: Approval of the Budget (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
Erie County, Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Sections 1, 3 and 5. Read on October 10, 2026.
Details
Erie County Home Rule Charter, Budget and Finance, Sections 1, 3 and 5 (read 2026-10-10)How to reach it
Erie County, Erie County Council. Read on October 10, 2026.
What it does
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 13, 2026.
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