Collected and spent
In fiscal year 2024, Allegheny County collected $398.2M in taxes and spent $902.9M.
Where the money comes from
One tax.
Details
Allegheny County 2024 property tax — county millage 4.73 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) = 2.585 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
Eight service lines.
Bars in both tables share one scale. Hatched lines pay for past obligations, not current services.
Details
County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (audited), Allegheny County Controller's OfficeWho decides
Under the county charter, Council passes the budget. It sets the tax rates first. The County Executive can veto items. 15 Council seats: 13 by district and 2 at large.
Details
Allegheny County Home Rule Charter sec. 1.7-704, adoption of budget (ecode360) (read 2026-10-10)When decisions happen
The County Executive presents the budget at least 75 days before year end. Council must adopt the budgets at least 25 days before year end.
How to reach it
Details
Allegheny County Home Rule Charter sec. 1.7-701, 1.7-702 and 1.7-704 (ecode360) (read 2026-10-10)Also on this tax bill
An Allegheny County address pays these governments too. Which cities and school districts apply depends on the address.
On every bill in Allegheny County
On some bills, depending on the address
Cities: 47. Find yours by address.
School districts: 35. Find yours by address.
Sources
Details
County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (audited), Allegheny County Controller's OfficeDetails
County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (audited), Allegheny County Controller's OfficeDetails
Allegheny County 2024 property tax — county millage 4.73 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) = 2.585 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, 2026-09-28Details
Allegheny County Home Rule Charter sec. 1.7-704, adoption of budget (ecode360) (read 2026-10-10)Details
Allegheny County Home Rule Charter sec. 1.7-701, 1.7-702 and 1.7-704 (ecode360) (read 2026-10-10)Details
County Council, Allegheny County, PA (browser read of https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Row-Offices/County-Council) (read 2026-10-10)Details
County of Allegheny, Pennsylvania 2024 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (audited), Allegheny County Controller's OfficeTo act on what you have read
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