Act 76 Application Process

How to Apply

To apply for a Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance Act (LERTA) Act 76, tax abatement:

Contact the municipality in question to to obtain an application.

The length and dollar amount of the abatement varies with each municipality's ordinance.
Most often, the ordinances cover only a limited and specific area of the municipality.

File the application for approval in the municipality in which the property is located.

City of Pittsburgh LERTA applications are filed at the City Treasurer's Office.

Once approved, forward a copy of the approved abatement application to:

Office of Property Assessments
Attn: Legislative Acts
542 Forbes Avenue, Room 347
Pittsburgh, PA 15219

Note: A LERTA (Act 76) determination is appealable by Special Appeal.

Attention: Allegheny County does not abate county taxes in all participating municipalities. It serves as an information conduit for all the participating taxing bodies regardless of county participation.

Contact

Questions? Contact the Office of Property Assessments.

Phone: 412-350-4636 (INFO), option 2
Monday - Friday, from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm.