Oakland Real Estate and the Tax Assessment

Oakland Home Sale Prices Continue to Climb

If you own a property in Oakland and aren’t quite sure how the latest tax assessment applies to you, check out the chart below for average market values of houses in Oakland’s various neighborhoods.  Knowing how your home’s assessment compares to what’s happening in the market may help you make a more informed decision on whether or not to appeal your assessment.

Additional Resources and Tips:

The city is encouraging residents to call the county or 311 for any questions about the tax assessment.  We also encourage those who have not already done so previously (you only need to do this once) to apply for the ACT 50 – Homestead Exemption, which reduces taxes for properties that are owner-occupied. Additionally, those over the age of 60 with an income below $30,000 can apply for ACT 77 – Senior Tax Relief.

Available Web Resources:

County Office of Property Assessment

2012 City of Pittsburgh Appeal Assistance

Tax Abatement and Exemptions Info/ Forms (Includes ACT 50 and 77): 

Also, check out this recent article in the Pittsburgh Post Gazette which outlines the most recent information about the assessment appeals process.

Remember, the last day to request an informal hearing is February 15^th and the last day to file a formal appeal is April 2^nd.

You can also reach out to your councilperson for more information—click here to see who represents your district and how to contact them.

*OPDC compiled data based on 2008 sales transactions. Sales prices have grown by 6.5% per year throughout Oakland since 2000.