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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.
The Berks County COVID-19 Help Center closed end of day, Friday, June 5, 2020. If you have COVID-19 questions you may still email them to COVID@countyofberks.com.

Apply now for the New Start Grant Program. Applications accepted through Sept. 23, 2020
For more information on the Berks County Small Business Restart Grant Program
Berks County Facilities Information
Berks County Parks and Recreation Information
Link to Greater Reading Economic Partnership
Visiting Berks County--See what we have to offer
Visit the ruOK? BERKS website for more information.
Go to Berks County Department of Agriculture for resources about the Spotted Lanternfly

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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 information on County services, the availability of our parks, tax rates, or other county information, this is the place to start.

Announcements / News

New Start Grant Program

Apply now for the Berks County Small Business New Start Grant Program! The application portal will remain open through September 23, 2020.

Apply here: https://communityfirstfund.org/financing/covid-loans/berks-county-small-business-new-start-program.

For more information and resources, read the Berks County Small Business New Start Grant Program press release.
Berks County Residential Center Court Case - July 7, 2020. Click here to read the case.
The census helps shape many different aspects of our community. When everyone is counted in the 2020 Census, our county gets the funding it needs for things like healthcare, education, emergency services, and more. For the first time, you can choose to respond online, by phone, or by mail. Shape your future! Visit the census website today! https://2020census.gov/ or by phone: 844-330-2020. Your response matters!

Click to read: PowerPoint Presentation (pdf format) | Census Rack Card (pdf format)
Emergencies, Severe Weather, Traffic Alerts. Be among the first to find out and stay informed during an emergency.
NEWS--Scientists examine potential economic impact of spotted lanternfly in Pa. State's economy could take a hit of at least $324 million. Read the article.

Berks County Commissioners

Christian Y. Leinbach, Chair

Kevin S. Barnhardt, Vice Chair

Michael S. Rivera

County Commissioners' Meetings

Commissioners' Meeting Agenda

Commissioners' Meeting Minutes

Berks County Operations Meeting Minutes

Phase 3 Recovery and Beyond Meeting Minutes

Ordinances

County Budget

Online Public Meeting Information

The Berks County Commissioners announced several meeting changes today making it clear they are beginning the transition towards a "New Normal." Click to read the full press release.

The daily COVID-19 Leadership meetings that were established in the March 12^th Berks County declaration of local disaster emergency will no longer occur except in the case of COVID-19 emergency.
Commissioners' Weekly Thursday Meetings will resume May 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. The meetings will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams Live Event and broadcast live on BCTV.
New Berks County Operations Meeting will also be held on a weekly basis each Tuesday at 9:30 a.m. These meetings will be held virtually via a Microsoft Teams Live Event.
Phase 3 Recovery & Beyond Meeting will be held each Thursday from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. These meetings will be held virtually via a Microsoft Teams Live Event.

The public may participate via the Q&A feature on Microsoft Teams Live. A link to each of the meeting's Microsoft Teams Live event will be posted to the County's website along with the meeting agenda.

Instructions are posted on the Online Public Meetings web page. Dates, times and access to public meetings set forth herein are subject to change throughout the year, and if changed, will be posted on the County Public Meeting Calendar and/or Online Public Meetings web page.

Please check the County Public Meetings Calendar for the status of any County publicly advertised meetings.

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Public Meetings

Sep 23
- 3:30 PM
  Commissioners' Media & Public Update
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Sep 24
- 11:00 AM
  Election Board Meeting (as needed)
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- 10:00 AM
  Commissioners Board Meeting
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Sep 28
- 12:00 PM
  Berks CASSP (Child and Adolescent Service System Program) Advisory Committee
  See Details
Sep 29
- 9:30 AM
  Berks County Operations Meeting
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