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Allegheny County Approves Tax Relief Program for Reassessments
New LOOP program aims to limit property tax hikes for longtime homeowners.
Published on Feb. 12, 2026
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Allegheny County Council has approved the implementation of a new program called LOOP that would lessen the impact of property tax increases on longtime homeowners due to a countywide reassessment. The program would cap tax increases at 35% in the first year for homeowners who have lived in their homes for at least 10 years and fall under 125% of the area's median income.
Why it matters
The LOOP program is intended to address concerns about longtime residents, especially in gentrifying neighborhoods like Lawrenceville, being priced out of their homes due to soaring property values and resulting tax hikes. However, some worry the program could shift the tax burden to other homeowners.
The details
The LOOP program, approved by the Allegheny County Council, would cover homeowners who have lived in their homes for 10 years and fall under 125% of the area's median income. It aims to cap property tax increases at 35% in the first year following a countywide reassessment. This could be an important tool for longtime residents in rapidly gentrifying areas like Lawrenceville, where home values have skyrocketed in recent years.
- Allegheny County Council approved the LOOP program on Tuesday, February 12, 2026.
- The last countywide property tax reassessment in Allegheny County was in 2012.
The players
Allegheny County Council
The legislative body of Allegheny County, Pennsylvania that approved the LOOP program.
Dan Grzybek
An Allegheny County Councilman who introduced the LOOP legislation to address concerns about longtime residents being priced out of their homes due to property tax increases.
Sara Innamorato
The Allegheny County Executive who expressed support for the LOOP program, stating that policies protecting long-term owners are a critical part of the solution.
What they’re saying
“LOOP serves to protect those folks and limit the amount that they could have their taxes increase.”
— Dan Grzybek, Allegheny County Councilman (cbsnews.com)
“While we continue working toward a more equitable and predictable approach to property taxes at the Government Review Commission, policies that protect long-term owners are a critical part of the solution.”
— Sara Innamorato, Allegheny County Executive (cbsnews.com)
What’s next
The next countywide property tax reassessment in Allegheny County has not yet been scheduled, but it will eventually happen, triggering the implementation of the LOOP program.
The takeaway
The LOOP program is an attempt by Allegheny County to balance the needs of longtime homeowners facing skyrocketing property values and taxes with the desire to welcome new investment and development. However, some worry the program could shift the tax burden to other homeowners not covered by the protections.
