The 2026 Pittsburgh Real Estate Tax Deadline
What City Homeowners Need to Know (Before Feb. 17)
If you own property inside the City of Pittsburgh, this applies to you.
Not Allegheny County.
Not your mortgage lender.
The City of Pittsburgh real estate tax bill.
And yes — the deadline matters.
📅 The Important Dates
February 17, 2026 — 2% Early Payment Discount Deadline
If you pay by this date, you can take a 2% discount on:
• Your full annual tax payment
OR
• Your first installment
Miss this, and the discount disappears.
February 27, 2026 — First Installment Due
If you’re paying in installments, this is your first required due date (without discount if you missed Feb. 17).
April 30, 2026 — Second Installment Due
July 31, 2026 — Third Installment Due
💰 What the 2% Actually Means
This isn’t symbolic.
If your City tax bill is:
• $3,000 → that’s $60 saved
• $5,000 → that’s $100 saved
• $8,000 → that’s $160 saved
It’s not life-changing money — but it’s real money for doing something you already have to do.
🏠 Who This Applies To
If you own:
• A primary residence in the City
• A rental property
• An inherited property
• A vacant lot
You owe City real estate tax.
Even if:
• You escrow through your lender
• You plan to sell this year
• You don’t live there full time
Ownership inside city limits = this applies.
📬 Why This Year Feels Confusing
Bills typically arrive late January.
Winter storm mail delays caused confusion, which is why City Council extended the early discount deadline to February 17.
Translation:
The City gave a little breathing room — but not much.
💳 How You Can Pay
• Online
• By mail
• In person
If you escrow, confirm your lender is handling it — don’t assume.
⚠️ Common Mistakes Pittsburgh Homeowners Make
• Assuming this is the same as County taxes
• Waiting until late February and missing the discount
• Forgetting about inherited or secondary properties
• Assuming “my mortgage company handles everything” without checking
🧠 One Practical Move to Make This Week
Open the bill.
Confirm the amount.
Decide now whether you’re taking the 2% or not.
Waiting doesn’t make it cheaper.
The Bottom Line
This isn’t exciting.
It’s not fun.
But it’s real, and it’s happening now.
If you own property in the City of Pittsburgh, February 17 is the date that matters.
Pay early and keep 2%.
Or don’t — just know what you’re choosing.
🔗 Official City Portal
To view your bill or pay directly through the City of Pittsburgh:
