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How to Defend 2011 Property Tax Appeals in Allegheny County.

While buying a home in Allegheny County has a variety of perks, it’s no secret that the Allegheny County Tax Assessment system is a mess. Here are two tips

September 12, 2025

Advice for Defending and Winning PA School Property Tax Appeals

Have a PA School Property Tax Appeal Hearing coming up? Not sure how to prepare, or what to do? Here is some basic information from Flaherty & Fardo.

September 4, 2025

New Allegheny County Assessment Website is a Nightmare for Taxpayers

Allegheny County’s new website for the release of the 2012 Allegheny County property reassessment values will prove frustrating and more difficult for proper

September 4, 2025

Extension Announced on Allegheny County Tax Assessment in Certain Areas

Allegheny County has announced that the property tax assessment formal appeal deadline for the City of Pittsburgh and Mount Oliver has been extended from Feb

September 3, 2025

Judge Denies Request to Lower Assessments

Judge R. Stanton Wettick has denied a request to automatically lower hundreds of thousands of property assessments. Here is what happened.

September 3, 2025

Why is the School District Appealing my Property Assessment?

Since 2004, School Districts have been aggressively filing property appeals against property owners. Their target has primarily been recent home buyers.

What Happens at the Allegheny County Board of Viewer (BOV) hearing?

It is a long wait and almost always means there will be multiple years at issue by the time the case is finally called. Learn how to navigate this stressful

What does the 2002 Base Year Mean for my Allegheny County Property Tax Appeal?

Everyone knows the property tax assessment system - notably in Allegheny County - is broken and unfair. Properties are often overvalued for a variety of reas

Top 10 Mistakes Made By Property Owners in Allegheny Property Tax Appeals

We've outlined the top 10 mistakes made by property owners in their property tax appeal: to keep you from hurting your chances of winning your hearing and ge

Significant Change Proposed by Councilman Ed Kress, Board of Viewers Filing Fee Increases

This article will provide readers with the latest updates in the Allegheny County assessment appeals process.

Should You Answer the Allegheny County Questionnaire?

Allegheny County is notorious for its messy property tax policies. When it’s time for property assessments in Allegheny County, property owners are placed un

Property Assessment Updates From Allegheny County & Washington County

This article will provide readers with the latest updates from both the Washington and Allegheny County assessment of property taxes.

How Do I Defend a PA School Property Tax Assessment Appeal?

A: By being more prepared and understanding the rules of evidence and law. The school districts of Allegheny County are now filing 2010 assessment appeals ag

Do I Need an Appraisal for my Allegheny Property Tax Appeal?

A common question from our clients is whether or not they need an appraisal for their Allegheny County property tax assessment appeal. The not-so-simple answ

COVID-19 Can't Stop the Allegheny County Tax Appeal Deadline

COVID-19 Does Not Stop the 2020 Allegheny County Tax Appeal Deadline of March 31, 2020 Despite Residents Urging For an Extension

Attorney Fardo to Speak at Seminar on Tax Exemption

Attorney Noah Paul Fardo will be a guest lecturer on Tuesday, March 6, 2012, at a Continuing Legal Education (CLE) seminar focusing on the tax assessments in

Allegheny County Tax Assessment Chaos

With the way Allegheny County has handled its recent tax assessments, something has to change soon, and we have the solutions.

What is the Difference Between an Informal Hearing and a Formal Appeal Hearing?

Breaking down the difference between formal, and informal Allegheny county tax appeal hearings and what you can expect from each.

2012 Allegheny County Tax Assessments to Continue Despite Fitzgerald Controversy

While the drama continues, the Allegheny County Tax Assessment experts, Flaherty & Fardo, are here to keep you filled in on all the latest happenings.

Judge Wettick Denies Appraisals as Absolute for Property Assessments

This article will provide readers with the latest updates concerning the Allegheny County property assessments.

August 20, 2025

“Scent of a Fitzgerald:” Decision-making in the Allegheny County Tax Assessments

What is best for Allegheny County residents? The Allegheny County Tax Assessment experts - Flaherty & Fardo - weigh in.

August 20, 2025

How to Defend 2012 & 2013 PA School Property Tax Appeals

Learn how to defend you 2012 or 2013 Pennsylvania School Property Tax Appeal with advice from experienced attorneys Flaherty Fardo Rogel and Amick.

How Much is my Property Worth in an Allegheny County Property Assessment?

Pennsylvania assessment laws require that real estate be valued according to its “actual value” and at a bona fide rate and price for which the property woul

Defending PA School Property Tax Appeals

If you are involved in an Allegheny County residential property tax appeal, there is the possibility that you will receive a letter from the school district

Allegheny County Sued Over Property Reassessments (Again)

The property assessment experts of Allegheny County - Flaherty & Fardo - weigh in and explain why this lawsuit will likely not grant homeowners the justice

Allegheny County Property Assessment Tips for 2021 Tax Appeals

Allegheny County has released 2021 Property Assessment Tips for all 2021 property tax appeals, including tips on how to properly prepare your assessment.

Allegheny County Ignores Appeal Results & Sends Wrong Tax Bills

If you thought winning your tax appeal was going to reduce your Allegheny County property tax bill, you were wrong. At least on paper.

Allegheny County Fires 2012 Reassessment Workers

When it comes to Allegheny County Tax Assessment, you want a fair assessment of your property so that you pay a fair amount in property tax.

Allegheny County Cracks Down on Charitable Tax Exempt Properties

This article will provide readers with the most recent updates in the ongoing attempt made by Allegheny County to limit the amount of charitable tax exempt p

2013 Allegheny County Assessments Updates

This article will provide readers with the latest updates concerning the Allegheny County real estate tax assessments 2013.

2012 Allegheny County Tax Assessments on Schedule Despite Problems

Prior to 2012, Allegheny County is using a 2002 Base Year for property assessments. What does this mean for your Allegheny County Tax Assessment?

Results Of Informal Hearings Released

This article pertains to the upcoming Allegheny County assessment appeals hearings, and how property owners can prepare themselves.

Preempting the 2012 Allegheny County Property Assessments Could Save You Thousands

The Allegheny County Property Assessment experts Flaherty & Fardo are here to show you how preempting the assessments could save you money this year.

Status Update for Allegheny County Assessments of Property Tax

We’re taking a look at the current status of the Allegheny County assessment appeals hearings, what property owners need to be doing, and how to get your pro

The Allegheny County Reassessments are Coming

As of July 2010, Allegheny County is intending on reassessing approximately the 580,000 properties in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania. The Allegheny County

The Fix Is In On Under-Assessed Properties

We believe 7 out of 10 residential properties in more affluent areas are still under-assessed in the Allegheny County tax assessments. We will further argue

Will Legislation Stop the Reassessments?

Below you will find an explanation of this bill, and why it ultimately should not and will not stop the reassessments from being used for taxation purposes.

Why 2010 is Ripe for Allegheny County Property Assessment Appeals

The deadline to file a 2010 Allegheny County Property Assessment appeal is March 31, 2010. But this year (2010) is ripe and may be necessary to appeal.

Allegheny County Reassessment Update

The Latest Reassessment News – 6/14/2012 The final Allegheny County, Pennsylvania assessment appeal numbers are at last being reported by the Office of Prope

November 1, 2022

Allegheny County Assessment Updates - December 2020

It is easy to understand why commercial property tax appeals in Allegheny County are expected to skyrocket in 2021. The pandemic has caused an unprecedented

November 1, 2022

Videos

Podcasts

The Reassessment is Coming for Allegheny County!

It's happening and it's coming for YOUR property! Pittsburgh Public Schools have sued Allegheny County to trigger a countywide property reassessment.

April 21, 2024

Bill Rogel Wins Motion For Allegheny County Taxpayers

We discuss a recent case involving an Allegheny County School District's motion to prevent property owners from continuing 2023 appeals

February 3, 2024

Why You Need to Appeal Your Allegheny County Property Taxes NOW

Property tax specialist Nicole Amick talks about why right now may be the best time to appeal your Allegheny County property taxes

January 15, 2024

Allegheny County Tax Reassessment Changing Again!

If you are a property owner in Allegheny County you need to hear this episode!

May 31, 2023

HOT NEWS! Allegheny County Property Assessments - May 2023 UPDATES

The latest news about the state of property assessments in Allegheny County with Partners Nicole Hauptman Amick and Bill Rogel.

May 8, 2023

Yes It's TRUE! 2022 & 2023 Allegheny County Tax Appeals Are Open!

The appeal period for 2022 has officially reopened. That means we can help you appeal both 2022 and 2023 tax assessments.

February 8, 2023

The Best Legal Movies of ALL Time - PART 2

Our legal movie game show! Play along with us!

December 14, 2022

Tax Appeals for Dummies. The Best Tax Appeal Episode Ever in Allegheny County to Help You Lower Property Taxes. (W/ BREAKING ASSESSMENT NEWS!)

Part 2 of our Tax Appeals series, this episode is NOT for Dummies, but does explain in the simplest terms the entire tax appeal process in Allegheny C