Pittsburgh Deadline to Appeal 2012 Assessments: February 10, 2012

Originally published December 29, 2011. Updated October 2026.

On December 27, 2011, Allegheny County mailed new 2012 assessments to all residential properties in the City of Pittsburgh and Mount Oliver. Commercial assessments were set to be released on December 31, 2011. These deadlines applied only to City of Pittsburgh and Mount Oliver properties in that cycle.

The Two Deadlines

• Informal appeal deadline: January 13, 2012
• Formal appeal deadline: February 10, 2012

Informal appeals had typically been used only to correct errors in property records, not to challenge the assessed value itself. At the time, it was unclear whether the informal process would allow value challenges, and County sources were giving conflicting answers. The most important thing for City and Mount Oliver owners was not to miss the February 10 formal deadline.

Owners in other municipalities would receive separate notices with separate deadlines.

A New Control Number

One change that year was a control number printed on the assessment notice. That number was needed to file an appeal, so we asked clients to send us both sides of the notice they received.

What Happened Next

A week later, the County stopped informal hearings. Read County Stops Informal Hearings.

What This Means for You Today

• Deadlines can differ by municipality and can change quickly during a reassessment.
• Keep your assessment notice. It may contain information you need to appeal.
• Check current deadlines in our tax appeals FAQ and Allegheny County reassessment guide.

Talk to Us

Call 412-802-6666, text 412-855-5511, email info@pghfirm.com, or send us a message for a free consultation.