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The County of Berks offices and services are currently limited to individuals with essential / emergency needs only. Before going to any of our offices, please visit the department's website for the most up-to-date information as it is updated frequently. For the safety and well-being of our staff and residents, individuals that need to come to the County offices are asked to come with the least amount of companions possible.
All Berks County Employees and anyone entering county buildings must wear a mask or they will be denied entrance. County of Berks Offices are currently open only to individuals with appointments and to conduct essential business. Essential business refers to those functions that cannot be postponed or conducted remotely.
If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com.

County Resources

Welcome to Berks County

Welcome to Berks County! Berks County is a combination of rich farm country, industry, beautiful parks, entertainment, and top-notch educational institutions. Whether you are interested in County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start.

Berks County Commissioners

Christian Y. Leinbach, Chair

Kevin S. Barnhardt, Vice Chair

Michael S. Rivera

Announcements / News

Commissioners approve primary partner, location for Berks Cares Vaccine Center
The Berks County Commissioners provided more information about the ongoing community vaccination center initiative during the March 18 Board of Commissioners’ meeting. The Berks Cares Vaccine Center is a public health collaborative with the Berks Community Health Center and several other community partners. It will be located in a previously vacant storefront in the North Reading Plaza in Muhlenberg Township. The County will announce further details as they become available. Press Release: English | Spanish

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Tri-County Rail Committee
The Berks County Commissioners have pledged their support for pursuing the restoration of passenger rail service in Berks, Chester and Montgomery counties. The Commissioners will soon be naming three representatives for Berks to serve on a Tri-County Rail Committee to help move the project forward.

A Berks Alliance-funded survey from last summer outlines the substantial economic benefits of the return of passenger rail service to Berks. Click here to view the study | Press Release.
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COVID-19 & Vaccine Information

For more information on COVID-19 or Vaccines, please visit the www.DoYourPartBerks.com.

If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com.

County Commissioners' Meetings

Commissioners' Meeting Agenda

Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

Berks County Operations Meeting Minutes

Other Commissioner Meeting Minutes

Ordinances

County Budget

Public Meeting Information

Please check the Online Public Meetings web page and/or County Public Meetings Calendar for the status of any County publicly advertised meetings.

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Public Meetings

Apr 19
- 9:30 AM
  Board of Assessment Appeals
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Apr 20
- 9:30 AM
  Berks County Operations Meeting
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Apr 21
- 3:30 PM
  Commissioners' Media & Public Update
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Apr 22
- 12:00 PM
  Children and Youth Citizen's Advisory Board
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- 11:00 AM
  (Removed, not needed) Election Board Meeting (as needed)
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