Allegheny County Council Approves 1.7 Mill Tax Increase

ALLEGHENY COUNTY, Pa. — (WPXI) – Allegheny County council approved the budget it and Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato struck a compromise on, resulting in a 1.7 mill increase. For homeowners who own a home assessed at $100,000, this compromised budget would increase property tax by an extra $13 per month. Previously, Innamorato proposed a 2.2 mill increase, which was around 46%. The council suggested a 28.5% increase instead. In addition to the 1.7 mill increase, they have agreed to the following principles for a 2025 budget: No layoffs of County employees. No cuts to County public safety departments or public works and fully funding Department of Human Services (including contributions from the County that will fully draw down every available State matching dollar). “I am pleased to bring this 2025 budget process to a close in a manner that provides for no layoffs of county employees, increases funding for law enforcement and public safety personnel, and maintains services for the residents of our county,” Chairman Palmosina said. County Council met Tuesday night and approved the budget on a vote of 10 to 5.