Allegheny County
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Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
436 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15219
Tel: 412-350-4100
County Website: Allegheny county
Assessor Website: Allegheny county assessor
Allegheny County Property Assessment Adjustment Instructions
- Complete and return the Annual Appeal Form to the Office of Property Assessments (Available in the first quarter of each year - after certification in January, until the deadline printed on the form.)
- Submit by March 31st for 2022.
- Submit by mail, in person, or email or online*; do not submit by fax.
- *You will need to bring up your parcel and click on the "Appeal Status" tab to see the appeal option. Detailed directions are available.
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Here's how to lower your property taxes in Allegheny county
Contact the county assessor
Contact the Allegheny county tax assessor's office and ask for a review of the property's value. Visit the Allegheny county assessor's website to find the phone number to call. If the assessor determines that your property is worth less than the value on which your taxes are based, your property taxes may be lowered.
Tax exemptions
Start by finding what your tax bill is. Typically you will find your tax bill information on your mortgage statement. Look for tax exemptions or credits that you may be eligible for. Many states and localities offer exemptions or credits for homeowners who meet certain criteria, information such as being over a certain age or having a low income. Allegheny county may have these types of exemptions available for homeowners. These exemptions and credits can lower the property tax you owe.
Appeal tax assessment
Appeal the property tax assessment. If you believe that your property's value has been overestimated, you can typically appeal the assessment to your Allegheny county tax assessor's office. This is part of the services that your assessor's office provides. You will need to provide evidence to support your claim, such as a recent appraisal or sales data for comparable properties and homes in your area. Usually, you will meet with the Board of Equalization. If your appeal is successful, your property taxes may be lowered.
Challenge the tax rate
Consider challenging the tax rate. In some cases, the amount of property taxes you owe is not based on the value of your property, but on the tax rate set by your local government. If you believe that the tax rate is too high, you can contact your Allegheny county government and ask them to consider reducing it.
Property Tax Rules
Stay up-to-date on your property's value and property tax rules. For the purpose of lowering your Allegheny county property tax, property value is the assessed property value and not the market property value. Assessed property value is used for taxation purposes while market property value is what a buyer and seller would likely agree on. Typically the assessed value is lower than the market value. Your property's value can change over time due to a variety of factors, such as changes in the local real estate market or improvements you make to your property. To ensure that your property taxes are accurate and fair, it is important to stay informed about your property's value and contact Allegheny county local tax assessor's office if you believe there has been a significant change.
Keep in mind that property tax laws and regulations can vary, so it is important to consult with your Allegheny county Pennsylvania tax assessor's office for specific information about how to reduce your property taxes.
About Allegheny County
Homes in Allegheny county have a median home value of $160,599.
Allegheny county home values are ranked 30 out of 67 counties in the state of Pennsylvania for median home price. The average median home value in Pennsylvania is $152,124. Cameron county has the lowest median price at $77,620. Chester county has the highest median price at $369,273.
Compared to the rest of the United States, Allegheny county homes have a median home value that is above the national median value of $130,626 by ~23%.
The median household income in Allegheny county is $62,320.
Compared to the state of Pennsylvania and the United States, Allegheny county's median household income is higher than the state of Pennsylvania's average median household income of $58,553 and the United States average median household income of $54,172.
Allegheny county's population has decreased from 1,336,449 in 1990 to 1,250,578 in 2020, a decrease of -6.4% over that time frame.
For comparison, the state of Pennsylvania's population has grown from 11,882,842 in 1990 to 13,002,700 in 2020, an increase of 9.4% over that time frame.
In the United States, the population has grown from 248,790,925 in 1990 to 331,449,281 in 2020, an increase of 33% over that time frame.
Allegheny county's population change from 1990 to 2020 is less than the population change for Pennsylvania and the United States.
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