In Allegheny County, the realty transfer tax ranges from 2%-5% of the total consideration of a property, with 1% submitted to the State, and the remainder going to the Municipality and School District for the property.
In Allegheny County, the realty transfer tax ranges from 2%-5% of the total consideration of a property, with 1% submitted to the State, and the remainder going to the Municipality and School District for the property.
Allegheny County Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the county property assessment by the current millage rate for each specific taxing entity and then adding all three tax bills. The County millage rate for 2025 is 6.43.
Allegheny County sales tax details The minimum combined 2025 sales tax rate for Allegheny County, Pennsylvania is 7.0%. This is the total of state, county, and city sales tax rates. The Pennsylvania sales tax rate is currently 6.0%. The Allegheny County sales tax rate is 1.0%.
Some real estate transfers are exempt from realty transfer tax, including certain transfers among family members, to governmental units, between religious organizations, to shareholders or partners and to or from nonprofit industrial development agencies.
Allegheny County uses base year methodology to set assessed values. Base year methodology allows similar homes to have similar assessments by eliminating the effect of changing market conditions. Our current base year is 2012 with an effective date of value of January 1, 2012.
Each county in Pennsylvania has a Board of Assessment employing property assessors who determine valuation. Properties are routinely reassessed, both individually based upon improvements, such as adding a room, and countywide.
A person aged 65 years or older, A person who lives in the same household with a spouse who is aged 65 years or older, or. A person aged 50 years or older who is a widow of someone who reached the age of 65 before passing away.
Get the Homestead Exemption. Real Estate Tax freezes. Set up an Owner-occupied Real Estate Tax payment agreement (OOPA) Get a property tax abatement. Apply for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program (LOOP) Active Duty Tax Credit. Enroll in the Real Estate Tax deferral program. Get a nonprofit Real Estate Tax exemption.
Deeds Specific Guidelines. Deed Copies. 412-350-4224. Deed Mapping and Registry. 412-350-5024. Deed Certification. 412-350-5021.