Collected and spent
In 2022, Pittsburgh spent about $761.7M. This is a Census of Governments estimate across all of its funds.
Spent
$761.7M
Fiscal year 2022 · Census of Governments estimate, all funds · spending
Where the money comes from
Two taxes.
Income tax
3%
Property tax
$0.806 per $100 of value
Source · City of Pittsburgh Department of Finance, Pittsburgh resident EIT. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Pittsburgh resident EIT (1.0% city + 2.0% Pittsburgh School District = 3.0% combined; Act 47 distress-tier rate)Source · Allegheny County (PA) — official municipal millage page, City of Pittsburgh 2024 property tax. Read on September 28, 2026.
Details
City of Pittsburgh 2024 property tax — city millage 8.06 mills of assessed value (Allegheny County official municipal millage page, 2024) × Allegheny County common level ratio 0.546448 (= 1 ÷ the printed factor 1.83; PA Department of Revenue, Common Level Ratio Real Estate Valuation Factors, period 7-1-2023 to 6-30-2024) = 4.404 mills on market value. The millage is as the official page prints it; the ratio was read by an agent and has not been reviewed, so the line reads as an estimate. Operator ruling D17 a, 2026-09-28Where it goes
Nine service lines.
Other
$214.9M
Public works
$154.1M
Police
$130.6M
General government
$101.1M
Fire
$90.5M
Health and human services
$40.7M
Debt service · past obligation
$17.3M
Parks and recreation
$11.9M
Courts
$0.6M
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Source · 2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Who decides
The city has an operating budget and a capital budget. Council adopts both by resolution before the year ends. The mayor may turn down a single item. Council can vote on it again. The council has 9 members, each elected from one district.
Corey O’Connor
Mayor
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Bobby Wilson
Councilmember, District 1
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Kim Salinetro
Councilmember, District 2
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Robert Charland
Councilmember, District 3
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Anthony Coghill
Councilmember, District 4
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Barbara Warwick
Councilmember, District 5
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R. Daniel Lavelle
Councilmember, District 6
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Deborah L. Gross
Councilmember, District 7
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Erika Strassburger
Councilmember, District 8
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Khari Mosley
Councilmember, District 9
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Source · Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article 5 Budget and Fiscal Matters. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article 5 Budget and Fiscal Matters (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
The clerk also posts a yearly calendar. Meetings are in the Council Chamber at 414 Grant Street, unless noted.
Each yearThe council prints no fixed meeting day. Dates are on the clerk’s schedule page.
Next electionCouncil members serve four-year terms. Four are elected with the mayor.
The mayor also serves a four-year term.
How to reach it
Office of City Clerk: 412-255-2138
Phone
Pittsburgh City Council, City-County Building, 414 Grant Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Mailing address
Source · Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh City Council Meeting Schedule page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Pittsburgh City Council Meeting Schedule page,Also on this tax bill
A Pittsburgh address pays these governments too. Which school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Pittsburgh
On some bills, depending on the address
Sources
What it is
City of Pittsburgh Department of Finance, Pittsburgh resident EIT. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Pittsburgh resident EIT (1.0% city + 2.0% Pittsburgh School District = 3.0% combined; Act 47 distress-tier rate)Spent
2022 Census of Governments - Estimated service split source. Read on October 20, 2026.
Taxes
City of Pittsburgh Department of Finance, Pittsburgh resident EIT. Read on May 23, 2026.
Details
Pittsburgh resident EIT (1.0% city + 2.0% Pittsburgh School District = 3.0% combined; Act 47 distress-tier rate)Taxes
Allegheny County (PA) — official municipal millage page, City of Pittsburgh 2024 property tax. Read on September 28, 2026.
Details
City of Pittsburgh 2024 property tax — city millage 8.06 mills of assessed value (Allegheny County official municipal millage page, 2024) × Allegheny County common level ratio 0.546448 (= 1 ÷ the printed factor 1.83; PA Department of Revenue, Common Level Ratio Real Estate Valuation Factors, period 7-1-2023 to 6-30-2024) = 4.404 mills on market value. The millage is as the official page prints it; the ratio was read by an agent and has not been reviewed, so the line reads as an estimate. Operator ruling D17 a, 2026-09-28Who decides
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article 5 Budget and Fiscal Matters. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Pittsburgh Home Rule Charter, Article 5 Budget and Fiscal Matters (read 2026-10-17)When decisions happen
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh City Council Meeting Schedule page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
Pittsburgh City Council Meeting Schedule page,How to reach it
Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh City Council Contacts page. Read on October 17, 2026.
Details
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