Allegheny County Property Search, Taxes & Records

Allegheny County, Pennsylvania · Parcels, assessments, taxes, deeds and GIS

Search a Pittsburgh-Area Parcel and Finish the Property Task

Use the official Allegheny County Real Estate Portal to find a property by street address or block-and-lot parcel number, then review ownership, assessment, building, sale, deed, tax, exemption and appeal information.

This guide explains what to enter, how to fix a missing result, why the county’s 2012 base-year value differs from a current market estimate, where to pay overdue 2026 county taxes, and which office handles deeds, GIS maps, exemptions or appeals.

Important correction

Allegheny County is in Pennsylvania—not Ohio

Allegheny County does not have an Ohio-style County Auditor responsible for property values and parcel searches.

Property assessments

Office of Property Assessments

County tax collection

Allegheny County Treasurer

Deeds and land records

Division of Real Estate

All visible titles, forms, deadlines, laws and office details should identify Pennsylvania. Do not publish Ohio Homestead, Board of Revision, CAUV or assessed-value rules on this page.

Verify the block-and-lot parcel ID. A matching owner name or mailing address is not enough. Compare the parcel ID, physical property location, municipality and school district before paying taxes, researching a deed or filing an appeal.

Quick answer: start with the Real Estate Portal

Search by address or parcel number, open the matching property, verify its block-and-lot ID, then review the General Information, Building, Tax, Owner History, Appeals and Map sections before moving to another county office.

1 Search simply Use a house number and street name or parcel ID.
2 Verify the municipality Pittsburgh mailing addresses can cover different municipalities.
3 Save the parcel ID Use it for tax, GIS, deed and appeal work.
4 Choose the correct office Assessments, Treasurer, Real Estate, GIS or BPAAR.

Ten essential Allegheny County facts

Correct state Pennsylvania
Public search Address or parcel number
Assessment office 412-350-4636, option 2
Treasurer 412-350-4100
Real Estate Division 412-350-4226
GIS 412-350-4774
Base year 2012
County millage 6.43 mills
Homestead reduction $18,000 assessed value
2027 appeal deadline September 1, 2026

The public portal does not provide unrestricted free owner-name searching. Search the property by address or parcel first; the current owner name appears after the parcel opens.

Current August 2026 action

The 2027 annual appeal window is open now

Property owners, municipalities and school districts can file annual assessment appeals for tax year 2027 from July 1 through September 1, 2026. There is no filing fee.

Filing period

July 1–September 1, 2026

Hearing method

Telephone hearing

2027 CLR

49.3% for applicable appeal calculations beginning in September 2026

File the annual appeal through the parcel

Find the correct parcel Search by address or parcel number and confirm the physical location and municipality.
Review every assessment field Check land, building, use, class, lot area, living area, grade, condition and sale information.
Open the Appeal Status tab Use the online annual-appeal option displayed for the parcel.
State the requested value Base the request on evidence rather than the desired tax bill.
Submit the appeal by September 1 Online, email, mail and in-person submission routes are published. Do not fax the annual appeal.
Save proof of submission Online filers should receive an emailed copy; email submissions should receive a receipt within two business days.
Prepare for the telephone hearing Submit the telephone number requested for the hearing and follow the instructions in the mailed notice.

Evidence that addresses value

Recent arm’s-length purchase
Professional appraisal
Comparable property sales
Incorrect square footage or building data
Dated condition photographs
Repair estimates or inspection findings
Demolition or permit records
Income information for applicable commercial property
Evidence deadline: The county instructs participants to submit evidence to the county and opposing parties ten days before the scheduled hearing.
Missed the annual deadline? A late-filed appeal may be considered only under limited circumstances. Use the official Late-Filed Appeal request rather than assuming the deadline can be extended.
Appeals call script “I am preparing a 2027 annual appeal for parcel [parcel ID] at [address]. The record shows [current value or incorrect characteristic], and my evidence supports [requested value or correction]. Can you confirm the filing receipt and hearing-evidence requirements?”

Choose the exact property task

Use the section matching the result you need instead of opening every county page.

Office-routing guide

Which Allegheny County office handles the question?

Use the correct county office or official system
Your task
Correct office
What it provides
Important limit
Find a property, value or building record
Real Estate Portal / OPA
Parcel, owner, assessment, sale, building, exemption and appeal information.
Not a complete title examination.
Pay current county real-estate tax
County Treasurer
Current-year balance, online payment, receipts and tax-bill mailing changes.
Municipal and school bills may use separate collectors.
Resolve prior-year delinquent county tax
Jordan Tax Service
Balances and collection for applicable delinquent or liened county taxes.
Do not send an old amount without requesting a payoff.
Find a deed, mortgage or satisfaction
Division of Real Estate
Recorded land-document search, copies, certification and recording.
Staff cannot provide legal advice or a title opinion.
View parcel layers or measure distance
GIS Viewer
Parcel information, layers, measurements, printable maps and address search.
Map lines are not surveyed boundaries.
File a property-value appeal
BPAAR
Annual and special assessment-appeal hearings.
The board decides assessed value, not tax millage.
Apply for Homestead or Clean and Green
OPA Legislative Acts
Act 50, Act 156 and related determination processing.
Each programme has a separate filing date.
Obtain a building or zoning permit
Local municipality
Municipal zoning, construction and occupancy approvals.
The county assessment record is not permit approval.
Best workflow: Search the property, copy the parcel ID, save the parcel summary, then use that same identifier with every office.
Search troubleshooting

No property result? Use this recovery order

Full street name failed Remove Street, Road, Drive, Circle, Court and other suffixes.
Municipality may be wrong Leave the municipality blank and search countywide.
Pittsburgh mailing address caused confusion Check whether the parcel is actually in a borough or township outside the City of Pittsburgh.
Recently transferred property Search the address or parcel rather than the new owner’s name, then check recorded deeds.
New construction or subdivision Search the parent parcel and contact LandHelp for a new 2027 parcel.
Parcel number failed Check letters, zeros, hyphens and the complete block-and-lot format.
Physical address is incorrect Contact the local municipality first because municipalities assign or correct official addresses.
Website data appears wrong Use the parcel’s Report Data Errors option and describe the exact field needing correction.

Prepare this before contacting the county

Complete physical address
Possible municipality
Block-and-lot parcel number
Current and previous owner names
Recent deed or sale date
Description of the data error
Property-search call script “I am trying to identify the parcel at [address]. The property may be in [municipality], and I have [parcel, deed or owner information]. Can you confirm the correct block-and-lot number or whether it is a new or changed parcel?”
Parcel-record decoder

Understand the property page before using it

Important Allegheny County record fields
Field
What it means
Next action
Parcel ID
The county block-and-lot identifier.
Use it for tax, deed, GIS and appeal work.
Municipality
The borough, township, city or municipality containing the parcel.
Use it to find local permits and municipal taxes.
School district
The school taxing body associated with the parcel.
Confirm separate school-tax billing and appeal-party notices.
Owner name
Ownership currently displayed in the assessment system.
Check the recorded deed for legal ownership proof.
Class and use code
Residential, commercial, industrial or other assessed use.
Report an incorrect classification.
Homestead, Farmstead or Clean and Green
Whether a qualifying programme is shown on the parcel.
Confirm that the status belongs to the current owner.
Full base-year market value
Value expressed under the county’s 2012 base-year methodology.
Do not treat it as an ordinary current Zillow-style market estimate.
County assessed or taxable value
Value used for applicable county-tax calculations after exclusions or appeal factors.
Check whether Homestead or another adjustment applies.
Deed book and page
A clue to the recorded ownership document.
Use it in the land-record database.
Building information
Living area, age, rooms, grade, condition and improvements.
Use factual errors as correction or appeal evidence.
Tax Information
County tax, payment, penalty and interest information.
Do not assume it includes every municipal or school bill.
Comparable-property warning: Comparables shown from the last county revaluation are an informational snapshot and may no longer reflect current property conditions or recent market sales.
Pennsylvania assessment method

Why Allegheny County uses a 2012 base-year value

Allegheny County uses a base-year methodology with an effective valuation date of January 1, 2012. The countywide reassessment based on that year was first used for the 2013 tax year.

When the county may change a value

Omitted property or improvement
Mathematical or clerical error
New construction or addition
Building demolition
Subdivision or parcel change
Municipal building or occupancy permit
Successful annual or special appeal
Qualifying catastrophic loss
Permit effect: Municipalities submit building, demolition and occupancy permits to the Office of Property Assessments. A permit can lead to a review and an interim assessment.

Catastrophic-loss relief

A property damaged by fire or another qualifying catastrophic event may be eligible for a proportional assessment reduction. The application must generally be filed within six months of the loss.

Date and cause of loss
Fire, insurance or inspection report
Photographs of damage
Repair or demolition estimates
Parcel ID and owner information
Current occupancy status
Notice-based appeals

Use a Special Appeal after a written determination

A Special Appeal is different from the annual appeal window. It may be filed year-round after certain written county determinations.

Determinations that may support a Special Appeal
Determination
Typical deadline
Required preparation
Assessment Change Notice
Within 30 days of the official mail date
Attach the notice and value evidence.
Catastrophic Loss
Follow the determination notice
Damage, timing and condition evidence.
Clean and Green
Within 30 days of the determination
Use, acreage and programme documents.
Homestead/Farmstead
Within 30 days of the determination
Residency, ownership and application evidence.
Exempt status
Within 30 days of the determination
Ownership, use and exemption documents.
Interim assessment or LERTA
Within 30 days of the notice
Permit, construction, abatement and value records.
Submission rule: The county says a Special Appeal must be mailed or hand-delivered. It cannot be faxed or emailed, and the written determination must be attached.
Current August 2026 tax help

The 2026 county-tax dates have passed

Net county tax due March 31, 2026

This date has passed.

Gross county tax due April 30, 2026

This date has also passed.

Current action Check penalty and interest

Use the live Tax Information tab.

Prior-year delinquency Request a payoff

Jordan Tax Service may handle older county taxes.

Pay or verify the current-year county tax

Find the parcel Open the correct block-and-lot property.
Open Tax Information Review the current tax, penalty, interest, total and payment status.
Confirm whether Homestead is applied The taxable market value may already reflect the county exclusion.
Use the online payment link The county uses Forte for internet payments when the system is available.
Review the payment fee E-check is published as free. Debit and credit-card fees are shown before authorization.
Save the confirmation number The tax and processor fee may appear as separate bank or card entries.
Download the receipt The portal says printable receipts generally appear seven to ten business days after payment.

Current versus delinquent county taxes

Current tax year

Use the Treasurer and parcel Tax Information tab.

412-350-4100

Applicable prior-year delinquent tax

Contact Jordan Tax Service for a current lien or delinquent payoff.

412-835-5243

Closing warning: The portal states that online tax data should not be treated as a final certified account summary for a property closing. Obtain the appropriate official tax certification.
Published certification: A four-year tax certification bearing the Treasurer’s seal is available for a published $25 fee per property.

Mail and receipt details

Mail current county payments
Allegheny County Treasurer
P.O. Box 643385
Pittsburgh, PA 15264-3385
Electronic receipts

Current and prior-year receipts may be available from the portal.

Older receipts

Call the Treasurer for taxes paid more than two years ago.

Treasurer call script “I am calling about parcel [parcel ID] at [address]. Please confirm the current 2026 county-tax balance, penalty, interest, payment status, Homestead adjustment and whether an older lien must be paid through Jordan Tax Service.”
Tax exclusions and preferential assessment

Check Homestead, Clean and Green and exemption status

Allegheny County assessment-relief programmes
Programme
Main benefit
Published deadline
Important rule
Homestead/Farmstead Act 50
$18,000 reduction in county taxable assessed value.
March 1
Must be the qualifying owner’s primary residence.
Clean and Green Act 156
Preferential assessment for qualifying agricultural, reserve or forest land.
June 1 for the following tax year
Approved applications require recording and a recording fee.
Nonprofit or governmental exemption
Full or partial real-estate tax exemption where qualifications are met.
March 31 for the same tax year
Property generally must be owned on January 1.
Catastrophic loss
Possible proportional assessment reduction after qualifying damage.
Within six months of loss
Document the cause, date and extent of damage.

Homestead/Farmstead Act 50

The county exclusion removes the first $18,000 of qualifying assessed value from Allegheny County real-property taxation. At the published 6.43-mill county rate, the county illustrates annual savings of $115.74 for most qualifying parcels.

Confirm primary residence A homeowner can receive only one qualifying Homestead exclusion.
Check the parcel status Open General Information and look for “Yes” beside Homestead.
Apply by March 1 Applications received by the deadline can apply to the current and future tax years.
Reapply after a qualifying ownership change A new deed, trust transfer or new primary residence can require a new application.
Review the next bill Confirm that the exclusion appears for the current owner—not only the former owner.
Recent-sale warning: A “Yes” shown on the parcel shortly after a deed transfer may belong to the previous owner. New owners must apply for their own exclusion.

Clean and Green

The June 1, 2026 deadline for preferential treatment in the following calendar tax year has passed. Property owners should prepare acreage, land-use and programme documents early for the next available filing cycle.

GIS, parcel layers and measurements

Use the GIS Viewer without mistaking it for a survey

GIS Viewer workflow

Find the parcel ID first Search the Real Estate Portal and copy the block-and-lot number.
Open the county GIS Viewer Search by address or navigate to the property.
Turn on relevant layers Use parcel information, roads, imagery or other available spatial layers.
Measure only for preliminary planning The Viewer can estimate area and linear distance but does not establish a surveyed dimension.
Create a printable map Label it as a county GIS reference rather than a boundary survey.
Use recorded documents for legal work Obtain the deed, subdivision plan and professional survey where exact property lines matter.
GIS is helpful for
  • Locating the parcel
  • Viewing surrounding properties
  • Checking roads and map context
  • Measuring an approximate distance
  • Creating a research map
GIS cannot prove
  • Exact corner locations
  • Ownership or lien priority
  • Buildable area
  • Legal access or easement rights
  • Whether an encroachment exists
Construction warning: Do not place a fence, retaining wall, driveway, addition or utility from the online parcel line.
GIS office
542 Forbes Avenue
Room 621
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
GIS phone

412-350-4774

Address Management

412-350-7606

Division of Real Estate

Find or record deeds, mortgages and land documents

The parcel page may show the deed book, deed page, sale date and owner history, but it does not contain every deed or ownership transaction. Use the recorded land-record databases for the actual documents.

Find an existing deed or mortgage

Open the assessment parcel Save the current owner, prior owner, sale date, deed book and deed page.
Open the land-record search Choose the appropriate casual or professional document-access option.
Search party names and dates Try current and former owners, trusts, estates and business entities.
Open the correct instrument Compare document type, parties, legal description and recording information.
Order the needed copy Determine whether an ordinary or certified copy is required.

Prepare a deed for recording

Complete legal description
Municipality and county
City ward where applicable
Block-and-lot parcel identification number
Prior deed or plan reference
Matching written and numerical consideration
Typed Certificate of Residence
Tax-bill and owner-mailing addresses
Applicable transfer-tax forms
Grantor signatures and acknowledgment
Correct recording fee
Deed certification review
Free deed-certification service: A certification clerk reviews the grantors, legal description and residence addresses and assigns the parcel identification before recording.
Payment rule: In-person recording payments may be made by cash, business check, money order or cashier’s check. Personal checks are not accepted.
Division of Real Estate
542 Forbes Avenue
Room 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
General queries

412-350-4226

Weekdays, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.

Deed copies

412-350-4224

Certification: 412-350-5021

Address and owner corrections

Change the correct address field

A parcel can contain three different addresses: the physical property location, the owner mailing address and the tax-bill mailing address.

Where to correct each property address
Address or name
Correct route
Important preparation
Physical property address
Local municipality first, then county Address Management
Municipal confirmation of the official assigned address.
Owner mailing address
Real Estate online address-change form or postal form
Parcel ID and complete deliverable mailing address.
Tax-bill mailing address
County Treasurer
Parcel ID and requested tax-bill recipient address.
Owner name
New or corrective deed
A legally sufficient recorded instrument.
Name-change rule: An address-correction form cannot change the legal property owner. Owner-name changes require a deed or other recordable ownership instrument.
Buyer and closing checklist

Check more than the owner and sale price

Correct block-and-lot parcel ID
Municipality and school district
Current and projected assessed values
2027 appeal or pending appeal status
Building size, use, grade and condition
County current-year tax status
Prior-year delinquent county taxes
Municipal and school tax balances
Homestead status belonging to the new owner
Recorded deed and legal description
Mortgage, satisfaction, lien and easement research
Survey and boundary information
Local permits and zoning
Catastrophic loss or demolition status
Homestead after closing: The seller’s Homestead status does not automatically transfer permanently to the buyer. The new owner should submit a qualifying application by March 1.
Assessment appeal risk: A municipality or school district can also appeal an assessment. Review the parcel’s Appeal Status and any pending hearing before relying on the displayed value.
Contacts and visit preparation

Allegheny County property offices

Call the office that can complete the task
Office
Use it for
Contact
Location
Office of Property Assessments
Parcel values, property data, Homestead, assessment changes and Special Appeals.
412-350-4636, option 2
Fax: 412-350-6084
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 347
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
BPAAR
Annual assessment appeals, hearings, postponements and withdrawals.
412-350-4636, option 2
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 334
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Treasurer
Current county tax, payment, receipts, certification and tax-bill address.
County Courthouse
436 Grant Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Division of Real Estate
Deeds, mortgages, land records, recording, copies and mapping.
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 101
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
GIS
Parcel layers, printable maps, spatial data and viewer support.
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 621
Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Jordan Tax Service
Applicable delinquent or liened prior-year county taxes.
Request the current payoff and payment instructions directly.

Include these details in every request

Block-and-lot parcel ID
Physical property address
Municipality
Current owner name
Tax or appeal year
Deed book and page where relevant
Exact field or balance in question
Supporting document or confirmation number
Universal property call script “I am contacting you about parcel [block-and-lot ID] at [address] in [municipality]. I need help with [assessment, appeal, county tax, deed, GIS, address or exemption]. The online record shows [specific fact]. Which official form or next step applies?”
Public-record limitations

What the online parcel record cannot prove

Useful for
  • Identifying a parcel
  • Reviewing assessed values
  • Checking building characteristics
  • Viewing county-tax information
  • Finding deed and appeal clues
Obtain further verification for
  • Legal title and lien priority
  • Exact boundaries
  • Easement rights
  • Zoning and construction approval
  • Closing or lending certification
Responsible-use warning: Do not identify, accuse or contact a person from a same-name record alone. Verify the parcel and use public property information lawfully.
Ten practical answers

Allegheny County property and tax FAQs

Is Allegheny County located in Ohio?

No. Allegheny County is located in Pennsylvania. Property assessments are handled by the Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments rather than an Ohio-style County Auditor.

How do I search Allegheny County property records?

Use the official Allegheny County Real Estate Portal. Search by property address or parcel number, open the matching parcel and verify the physical address, municipality and block-and-lot parcel ID.

Can I search Allegheny County property by owner name?

The free public portal primarily supports address and parcel-number searches. Owner-name searching is offered through the county’s subscription real-estate service. The current owner is displayed after a public parcel is opened.

Why should I omit the street suffix in an Allegheny County search?

The official portal instructs users not to include suffixes such as Street, Drive or Circle. Enter the house number and main street name, and leave the municipality blank when it is uncertain.

What is Allegheny County’s current assessment base year?

Allegheny County uses 2012 as its base year, with an effective valuation date of January 1, 2012. The last countywide reassessment was used for the 2013 tax year.

What is the deadline for a 2027 Allegheny County assessment appeal?

The annual appeal period for tax year 2027 runs from July 1 through September 1, 2026. There is no filing fee, and an online appeal can be started through the parcel’s Appeal Status tab.

What should I do if my 2026 Allegheny County tax is unpaid?

The March 31 net-tax and April 30 gross-tax dates have passed. Open the parcel’s Tax Information tab to view the live amount, penalty and interest, or call the Treasurer at 412-350-4100 before paying.

How do I find an Allegheny County deed or mortgage?

Use the Allegheny County land-record databases or contact the Division of Real Estate. Parcel pages provide deed-book and deed-page clues, but a complete ownership or lien search requires the recorded documents.

Are Allegheny County GIS parcel lines legal boundaries?

No. GIS parcel lines are useful for property-location and research purposes but do not replace a recorded deed, subdivision plan, legal description or professional boundary survey.

How does the Allegheny County Homestead Exclusion work?

Qualifying owner-occupied primary residences can receive an $18,000 reduction in assessed value for county-tax purposes. Applications are generally due by March 1, and a new owner must submit a new application.

Information checked August 7, 2026: Property-search rules, assessment methodology, annual and special appeals, tax dates, payment guidance, Homestead, Clean and Green, GIS, address changes, deed requirements and office contacts were checked against official Allegheny County sources.
Ohio Auditor Tools · Tax Year 2026

10 Ohio Property Tax Calculators & Auditor Tools

Built specifically for Ohio's 35% assessment ratio, current DTE forms, and 2026 Homestead, Owner-Occupancy, CAUV, Conveyance Fee, and Board of Revision rules. Every number reflects verified Ohio Department of Taxation amounts.

Homestead: $29,000 Enhanced Vet: $58,000 OAGI limit: $41,000 Assessment: 35% of market BOR filing: Free · DTE 1

Annual Tax Bill Estimator

OHIO

Applies Ohio's 35% assessment ratio plus your county's effective millage tier — the actual math your auditor uses.

Pick a county tier and enter your market value.

Homestead Reduction Calculator

DTE 105A

2026 Ohio Homestead: $29,000 general or $58,000 enhanced (100% disabled vet, KIA spouse). OAGI under $41,000 required for non-veteran applicants.

Pick your situation and enter your home value.

Owner-Occupancy & Non-Business Credits

DTE 105C

Every Ohio owner-occupied home qualifies for the 2.5% Owner-Occupancy Credit plus the automatic 10% Non-Business Credit. Most owners don't realize these stack.

Enter your annual tax to see both credit amounts.

Conveyance Fee Calculator

ORC 322

When you sell or transfer Ohio property, the auditor collects $1 state + up to $3 county per $1,000, plus $0.50 per parcel. Counties choose their rate.

Enter sale price and pick your county rate.

CAUV Agricultural Savings

DTE 109

Ohio's Current Agricultural Use Value cuts taxable value dramatically for farmland (10+ acres, or smaller with $2,500+ annual gross income).

Enter both market and CAUV values to see savings.

Mill Rate Converter

Ohio tax rates appear three ways on auditor sites: mills, percent, or dollars per $1,000. Convert between them instantly.

Enter a rate to see all three forms.

Parcel Number Cleaner

Ohio's 88 counties each format parcels differently — Franklin uses 010-123456-00, Cuyahoga uses 001-23-456, Hamilton uses 100-0001-0001-00. Auto-detects.

Paste any Ohio county parcel to format it.

35% Ratio Sanity Check

Ohio law sets taxable value at 35% of market value. If yours is significantly higher, you're a strong BOR appeal candidate.

Enter both values to compare against Ohio's 35% target.

BOR Appeal Savings

DTE 1

A successful Board of Revision complaint typically cuts your value 10–20%. Filing is free and stays in effect until the next reappraisal.

Enter your tax bill and reduction estimate.

BOR Deadline Countdown

MAR 31

Ohio's statutory Board of Revision filing deadline is March 31 for the prior tax year. Miss it and you wait until next year — no extensions.

Set your deadline to start the countdown.

Verify with the official Ohio source

These calculators use the verified 2026 Ohio Department of Taxation amounts and statutory rules. For your exact bill, exemption status, and county-specific deadlines, always confirm with your county auditor and the Ohio Revised Code:

Estimates use Ohio's 35% statutory assessment ratio and effective tax rate tiers averaged across major Ohio counties. Your actual bill depends on local school levies, voted millage, inside vs. outside millage splits, House Bill 920 reduction factors (HB 920), and special assessments. The 2026 Homestead general amount ($29,000) and enhanced amount ($58,000) reflect HB 187 inflation indexing — your county auditor's office may show slightly different transitional figures. Nothing here is legal or tax advice. CountyAuditors.org is an independent informational directory, not affiliated with any county government.

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