Hempfield Township raises property taxes for first time since 1990
Leaders in Hempfield Township passed a budget on Monday with the first millage hike in more than 30 years.
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Leaders in Hempfield Township passed a budget on Monday with the first millage hike in more than 30 years.
With revenue declining and costs increasing, council members said they reached a compromise.
Both Pittsburgh City Council and the Pittsburgh School Board appear ready to increase taxes for property owners.
As Pittsburgh City Council tosses around the idea of tax hikes, the city controller said they are limited.
A proposed 30% tax increase is officially on the table for the Pittsburgh City Council.
One of western Pennsylvania's largest townships is bracing for its first property tax hike in more than 30 years.
The increase in property tax in Allegheny County will be arriving for residents this week.
This year's tax bills have an extended deadline for taxpayers.
State Senator Wayne Fontana's proposal would mandate all 67 counties to reassess property values on a regular basis.
Council members say the increase is necessary for a number of reasons, but it has some people angry.
The council's proposal would cut County Executive Sara Innamorato's proposed tax hike in half.
Members of County Executive Sara Innamorato's administration are now saying that if millions of dollars don't come in, the county could go bankrupt.
Allegheny County homeowners could be facing the largest property tax increase in memory under Sara Innamorato's proposed budget.
Older adults and those with disabilities can apply for the rebate until December 31.
Wednesday night was a chance for people to let Allegheny County leaders know how they feel about a potential re-assessment of everyone's property taxes.
Wednesday night was a chance for people to let Allegheny County leaders know how they feel about a potential re-assessment of everyone's property taxes. KDKA-TV's Jennifer Borrasso reports.
Reassessments have partially led to the City of Pittsburgh trending towards falling down a fiscal cliff.
The state's Department of Education will notify each local school district of its property tax allocation by May 1.
The city is filing more appeals that involve some of the biggest employers in the area.
Raging inflation has also driven up property taxes, with homeowners in some states getting socked with double-digit increases.
The scammers are targeting those who applied for property tax or rent rebate programs.
The bill increases the maximum rebates.
Annual property taxes on single-family homes rose 3.6% last year, with the typical homeowner paying nearly $4,000 a year.
