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- 88% Received a Reduction
- $774 Avg Annual Savings
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Why Homeowners Choose Ownwell
- Bigger Savings: Keep more of your savings with our low 35% fee. Many local firms charge more.
- Pennsylvania-Specific Expertise & Tech: Different approaches for different counties: Allegheny County still assesses to a 2012 base year.
- Digital Experience: Sign up in minutes, track your case online, and get real-time updates.
- No Win, No Fee: You risk nothing; if we don't save you money, you pay nothing.
How Pennsylvania Property Taxes Work
Pennsylvania levies no state property tax. Three local bodies tax the same parcel: your county, your municipality, and your school district. The school district usually represents the largest share of the bill.
- Assessment happens at the county level. There is no state law requiring counties to reassess on any schedule.
- Base Year Specifics: Each of the 67 counties freezes values to a "base year" of its choosing. Many have not moved it in decades.
The Common Level Ratio, briefly
The State Tax Equalization Board publishes a Common Level Ratio (CLR) for every county each July.
If your actual assessment is higher than your home's current market multiplied by the CLR, you're likely over-assessed.
Tax Year 2027 Appeal Timeline (Allegheny County)
- Now: See how much you could save and sign up for Ownwell to appeal on your behalf.
- July 1, 2026: Appeal window opens.
- By September 1, 2026: Appeal filing deadline.
- After filing: Hearing before the Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review (BPAAR).
Philadelphia Tax Year 2027 Timeline
- Now: Sign up and authorize Ownwell to appeal on your behalf.
- Mailed starting June 29, 2026: Notices of Valuation sent out.
- By September 1, 2026: First Level Review deadline.
- By October 5, 2026: Formal appeal deadline.
Important Pennsylvania Property Tax Dates
| Event | Allegheny County | Philadelphia |
|---|---|---|
| Assessment notice mailed | None | From June 29, 2026 |
| Appeal window opens | July 1, 2026 | Usually early August |
| Informal review deadline | N/A (single BPAAR track) | Sept. 1, 2026 (First Level Review) |
| Formal appeal deadline | Sept. 1, 2026 (BPAAR) | Oct. 5, 2026 (BRT) |
| Filing fee | None | None |
| Homestead application due | March 1 | Dec. 1, 2026 |
| Tax bills mailed | Varies by taxing body | From Dec. 1, 2026 |
| New assessment effective | Tax year 2027 | Jan. 1, 2027 |
| Payment due | Varies by taxing body | March 31, 2027 |
| Further appeal | Court of Common Pleas within 30 days | Court of Common Pleas within 30 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Pennsylvania counties does Ownwell serve? Ownwell currently files property tax appeals in Allegheny County and Philadelphia County.
- What is the Common Level Ratio and why does it matter? The CLR bridges a county's base-year assessments and current market values.
- How do property tax appeals work? Establish current market value, multiply by the CLR, and compare it to your assessment.
- What evidence is most helpful for an appeal? Comparable sales, documented issues with the home, and factual errors in property records help substantiate the appeal.
- What does Ownwell do? Ownwell evaluates your current assessed value and prepares and files evidence on your behalf.
- What are Ownwell's fees? There are no upfront costs. Ownwell charges a 35% fee on your first-year savings.