Allegheny County Government
Administrative Headquarters - Senior Citizen Tax Relief for 2024
Offers qualified senior citizen homeowners a flat 30% discount on the real estate tax on their primary residence. County Treasurer's Office provides assistance in completing the application for individuals who require help.
Eligibility: Allegheny County residents with a gross household income of $30,000 or less. For calculating income use only 50% of your Social Security Benefit, SSI, and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 Benefits (except Medicare benefits); plus, all other income must be added in at 100%.

Must be age 60 or older, or, if married, either spouse must be age 60 and older; or be a widow or widower age 50 to 60 years; or permanently disabled and age 18 to 60 years. The applicant must meet the required age by December 31 of the year for which they seek abatement. Must have owned and occupied a primary residence in Allegheny County continuously for the past 10 years. Property owners who have moved within the past 10 years, and have continued to own and occupy the new property as a primary residence, shall be eligible.
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm
Phone/FAX Numbers
  • (412) 350-4636
  • (800) 581-9145 - Hotline/Toll-Free
Fee Amounts: Service is provided free of charge.
Intake Procedure: Visit the intake website to download the application.

For questions or assistance with completing the application, please call the County Treasurer’s Office at 412-350-4100 or toll free at 1-866-282-8297.

View Intake Website >
Intake Requirements: Required documentation is detailed in the application.
Geographical Area: Allegheny County
Helpful Tips: Application for 2024 will open in the spring.

Once approved, you DO NOT need to apply again. You will continue to receive tax relief as long as you are the property owner/occupant and your household income does not exceed $30,000.
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Allegheny County Government
Administrative Headquarters - Senior Citizen Tax Relief for 2024
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