Tax Abatement Incentives

In prior years, the URA had an administrative role in the City tax abatement programs. The URA is not currently designated by the City of Pittsburgh for a role in administering the new abatement programs that took effect in 2020. 

 

For questions and more information, contact the City Real Estate department at:

• Drew Dauer - drew.dauer@pittsburghpa.gov
• Aaron Pickett - aaron.pickett@pittsburghpa.gov

 

 

For details about City of Pittsburgh tax abatement programs, visit the following links to legislation:

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 265 - Exemptions for Residential Improvements.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh City Code, Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 267 - Exemptions for Industrial and Commercial Improvements.

Ordinance amending and supplementing the Pittsburgh Code of Ordinances at Title Two: Fiscal, Article IX: Property Taxes, Chapter 265: Exemptions for Residential Improvements, Sections 265.04 and 265.09, and Chapter 267: Exemptions for Industrial and Commercial Improvements, Sections 267.03 and 267.07 to change the effective date to June 30, 2020.