More homeowners than ever in Allegheny County are filing appeals to try to lower their property taxes.

State and local governments use property tax revenue to pay for vital services like schools, road construction and maintenance, and emergency services. The tax is based on your home’s assessed value, ...

Allegheny County Council is about to vote on a bill (May 21) that would insulate the appeals board from the political process. Under present law, the people who make the frozen base year assessments ...