Divorce can involve some of the most significant financial decisions a person will make, and real estate is often at the center of those decisions. Whether a couple owns a family home, investment property, or other real estate, determining what to do with the property can be complicated.
Allegheny County is preparing for a major change to the way property values are assessed for tax purposes. On August 17, 2026, the Allegheny County Court of Common Pleas ordered the county to conduct a countywide property reassessment, replacing the current 2012 base-year values. For homeowners, buyers, sellers, and real estate investors, this is an important development to understand. The reassessment will take several years, and many details will become clearer as the process moves forward. Here are the key things Allegheny County property owners should know.
