08/20/2026
By now you probably heard the important news that will affect property owners across Allegheny County.
A judge has ordered the county to conduct a full, county-wide property reassessment — the first since 2012. The process must begin by mid-2027 and be completed by 2032. New values will replace the current 2012 base-year assessments that have been in place for more than a decade.
What this means for you:
Every property in the county will eventually receive an updated assessed value based on more current market conditions.
Some assessments may rise, others may fall, depending on how much your property’s value has changed since 2012.
Taxing bodies (county, municipalities, and school districts) will adjust millage rates after the new values are in place to help keep the overall tax system revenue-neutral at the county level.
This is a multi-year process, so nothing changes overnight. However, it’s a significant shift from the long-standing base-year system.
As your real estate advisor, I’ll continue monitoring developments and will keep you informed as key milestones approach. If you have questions about how this could affect your property or would like help reviewing your current assessment in the meantime, just reply to this email or give me a call.
I’m here to help you navigate these changes.
