Allegheny County homeowners with a pending property assessment appeal just got a key number to know: 49.3%. That’s the new common level ratio for the 2027 tax year—the factor the county will apply to a home’s current market value in appeals, with hearings starting in September.
According to the county’s appeals board page, a home with a supported market value of $100,000 would be assessed at $49,300—roughly half its market value. In practice, the ratio determines what value the board uses when weighing your evidence of market value against your current assessment, making it a critical figure for anyone in the appeals process.
The filing window for 2027 annual appeals ran from July 1 through September 1. If you missed it, this cycle is closed. If you filed in time, your hearing is coming…