Pittsburgh proposes 30% property tax hike to fix $30M budget gap, with decision by Dec. 29.

Pittsburgh City Council is considering a 30% property tax increase to address a $30 million budget shortfall, with Councilor Barbara Warwick proposing a rise from 8.08 to 10.48 mills to generate $41 million in new revenue. The move aims to avoid deeper cuts to essential services and programs like affordable housing and emergency vehicle fleets, as the city faces a December 31 legal deadline to adopt its 2026 budget. While Mayor Ed Gainey’s administration opposes the tax hike, both sides agree on the need for fiscal adjustments. Final decisions are expected by December 29.