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This Allegheny County, Pennsylvania real estate transfer tax calculator provides specific tax calculations for the following municipalities and school-district combinations: City of Pittsburgh — Pittsburgh School District · Penn Hills Municipality · Upper St. Clair Township — Upper St. Clair School District · Shaler Township — Shaler Area School District · City of Pittsburgh — Baldwin-Whitehall School District. If your property is located outside the locations listed above, select the Standard Borough Baseline in the municipality search bar.
Estimated Tax Summary
Itemized Tax Component Breakdown
| Tax Jurisdiction / Component | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 1. State Tax Component | 1.00% | $5,000.00 |
| 2. Local / County Transfer Tax Component | 0.50% | $5,000.00 |
Property Transfer Tax Examples for Allegheny County / Pittsburgh
Review estimated property transfer tax liabilities across common property purchase price tiers in Allegheny County / Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania):
| Sale Price | State Tax Component | County / City Component | Total Estimated Transfer Tax |
|---|---|---|---|
| $300,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $3,000.00 | $6,000.00 |
| $500,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $5,000.00 | $10,000.00 |
| $1,000,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $10,000.00 | $20,000.00 |
About Allegheny County / Pittsburgh Real Estate Transfer Tax
When executing a property transfer in Allegheny County / Pittsburgh (Pennsylvania), statutory transfer taxes are assessed according to transaction value and local municipal codes.
Applicable Rate Schedule
Tax Base & Valuation Rules
Total monetary consideration plus assumed encumbrances.
Official Government Authority Citation
Who Pays? Legal Liability vs. Customary Allocation
Customary 50/50 split between buyer and seller.
Verified Statutory Exemptions
- Direct Family: Exempt for direct relatives. Source Citation: 72 P.S. § 8102-CSource Citation:61 Pa. Code § 91.193 (Excluded Transactions)
Frequently Asked Questions
Many Allegheny County municipalities have a baseline combined transfer tax rate of 2%, consisting of 1% for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, 0.5% for the local municipality, and 0.5% for the school district. However, local rates vary by jurisdiction. Several municipalities impose higher rates, most notably the City of Pittsburgh, where the combined realty transfer tax is 5%.
Estimating the tax on a transaction subject to the baseline 2% rate requires multiplying the total taxable consideration by 0.02 (accounting for the 1% state, 0.5% municipal, and 0.5% school district taxes). As an illustration, buying a home for $300,000 at this standard rate yields $6,000 in total estimated transfer tax. Final figures will adjust based on the exact municipal and school district boundaries of the parcel.
The Allegheny County Department of Real Estate handles collection for all three components—state, municipal, and school district transfer taxes—simultaneously when the deed is submitted for recording. These statutory transfer taxes are separate charges from standard county document recording fees.
Yes. Local transfer tax liabilities in the county typically combine two distinct local levies alongside the 1% Pennsylvania state portion: a municipal tax and a school district tax (often 0.5% each under the 2% baseline). Because individual municipal and school district rates vary across Allegheny County, the combined tax obligation must be verified against the property's specific jurisdiction.
Pennsylvania law provides statutory exemptions for certain real estate transfers between qualifying family members, subject to specific relationship criteria and conditions. Eligible relationships include spouses, lineal ascendants and descendants, siblings, and certain other specified family relationships. Under Pennsylvania Code § 91.112(d), a separate Realty Transfer Tax Statement of Value (Form REV-183) is generally not required for a wholly exempt family transfer when the deed clearly identifies the qualifying relationship. If the deed does not clearly identify the specific qualifying relationship, if one or more parties are unrelated, or if another exclusion from taxation is claimed, a Statement of Value must be filed.