Allegheny County, PA Property Taxes (2026)

Allegheny County owners pay a median of $3,399 a year on a median home value of $216,700, an effective rate of 1.57%. That's the 10th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data, above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29%.

Updated October 2026 · Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023)

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Effective tax rate

1.57%

10th highest of 67 in PA

Median annual bill

$3,399

~$283/month

Median home value

$216,700

Pennsylvania county median

1.29%

Effective rate

What a protest could save you in Allegheny County

Enter the market value from your appraisal notice. We apply Allegheny County's 1.57% effective rate and a 10–15% reduction, the typical range for successful protests.

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Est. annual tax
$3,402
Savings at 10–15% off
$340–$510
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Allegheny County vs. Pennsylvania vs. U.S. property tax rates

Allegheny County1.57%
Pennsylvania county median1.29%
U.S. county median0.84%

Key stat: Allegheny County's effective property tax rate is 1.57%, vs. 1.29% for the median Pennsylvania county and 0.84% for the median U.S. county. It ranks 10th of 67 in Pennsylvania. Effective rate = median tax bill ÷ median home value, so it already reflects typical exemptions. (Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023))

How to appeal your property taxes in Allegheny County

  1. 1

    Review your assessment notice

    Check the assessed value from the Allegheny County Board of Assessment Appeals. Compare it to recent sales of similar homes nearby.

  2. 2

    File your appeal before the deadline

    The Allegheny County deadline is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment year.

  3. 3

    Gather evidence

    Recent comparable sales, photos of condition issues, repair estimates or an independent appraisal.

  4. 4

    Present your case

    Submit evidence or attend a hearing with the County Board of Assessment Appeals.

  5. 5

    Get your decision

    If you win, your assessed value and bill go down. On a $3,399 bill, 10–15% off is $340–$510 a year.

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Property tax exemptions in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania homeowners may qualify for exemptions that reduce taxable value. Check with the Allegheny County Board of Assessment Appeals for amounts.

Homestead exemption

For your primary residence. Reduces the value used to calculate your bill.

Senior / over-65

Many states add an exemption or freeze for owners 65 and older.

Disability

For homeowners with qualifying disabilities, often similar to the over-65 benefit.

Veterans

Disabled veterans may get partial or full exemptions depending on rating.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the property tax rate in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania?
The median effective property tax rate in Allegheny County is 1.57%: a median annual bill of $3,399 on a median home value of $216,700. That's the 10th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data. Your own rate depends on which city, school district and special districts you're in. Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates (2019–2023).
How much are property taxes in Allegheny County?
The median Allegheny County property tax bill is $3,399 a year, about $283 a month, compared with a Pennsylvania county median of $2,373.
What is the deadline to appeal property taxes in Allegheny County?
The deadline to appeal in Allegheny County is Varies by county. Missing it means waiting until the next assessment cycle.
Is Allegheny County a high property tax area?
Allegheny County's 1.57% effective rate is above the Pennsylvania county median of 1.29% and above the U.S. county median of 0.84%. That's the 10th-highest rate of 67 Pennsylvania counties with Census data.
Can TaxDrop help lower my Allegheny County property taxes?
TaxDrop analyzes your property against local comparable sales and helps you appeal your assessment.

Property taxes in nearby counties

Washington County

Rate: 1.11%

Median bill: $2,445

Beaver County

Rate: 1.44%

Median bill: $2,672

Westmoreland County

Rate: 1.28%

Median bill: $2,473

Butler County

Rate: 1.07%

Median bill: $2,950

Armstrong County

Rate: 1.49%

Median bill: $2,175

Lawrence County

Rate: 1.45%

Median bill: $1,983

Fayette County

Rate: 1.19%

Median bill: $1,516

Greene County

Rate: 1.29%

Median bill: $1,893

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