Search Allegheny County, PA Property Records

Property records in Allegheny County, PA, are maintained at the county and municipal levels. County offices oversee documents related to real estate ownership, including deeds, mortgages, property transfers, and assessment data. In contrast, 130 incorporated municipalities handle land use records, such as zoning regulations and construction permits.

Local housing and economic statistics provide background when examining these public records. Measures like the median home value of $175,600.00, median monthly rent of $985.00, median household income of $68,908.00, and median real estate tax of 1.74% offer insight into the market conditions across the county.

Searching for property records in Allegheny County can be completed through multiple access methods.

Web-based databases serve as the primary starting point, as they allow users to review property information without visiting a government office. Common online resources include the Recorder of Deeds Online Search and the Real Estate Search Portal, both of which provide access to recorded documents and assessment data.

For clearer insights, PropertyChecker goes beyond the Recorder of Deeds’ scanned images by analyzing deed types and transaction patterns. It distinguishes genuine market sales from nominal transfers, such as family gifts or estate settlements, to help users focus on transactions that accurately reflect property values.

In-person access remains available for certified documents or records that have not yet been digitized. Some county offices also accept record requests by mail or email, particularly for copies of recorded documents.

Details like the property address, parcel or block and lot number, or the name of a current or former owner are needed when searching for Allegheny County property records. However, certain documents may be restricted due to privacy protections, redaction requirements, or archival limitations.

For a closer look, the sections below highlight different property record types and outline the points of access for each.

Property Ownership and Title Information

Property ownership and title information in Allegheny County is accessed through the Allegheny County Division of Real Estate, which also functions as the county’s Recorder of Deeds. This office maintains deeds, mortgages, satisfactions, releases, assignments, and other instruments that establish legal interests and transfer history for real estate within the county.

Records are accessible through the Recorder of Deeds Online Search, which allows users to locate documents by owner name, property address, or parcel number.

In-person access is also available at Room 101 of the County Office Building for individuals who need assistance or certified copies. Requests for recorded documents may additionally be submitted by mail in accordance with county procedures.

Property Sales and Transaction History

The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments maintains and provides access to the county’s property sales and transaction history records. Property appraisers, lenders, and researchers can review property sales and valuation trends through the Real Estate Search Portal, which allows searches by address, parcel number, or owner name.

Those seeking in-person assistance can visit the office in Room 347 of the County Office Building, while phone and fax requests are also accommodated.

Additional summary information is available through PropertyChecker, which compiles public transaction data into consolidated reports. These reports can serve as a convenient reference for understanding ownership changes, recent sales, and historical property value trends.

Property Tax Assessment and Payment Records

The Allegheny County Office of Property Assessments manages parcel assessments throughout the county. Its property tax assessors establish assessed values for all real estate parcels, with detailed records accessible to the public via the Real Estate Search Portal. Users can search by property address or parcel number to review assessment information.

Property owners who believe their assessment is inaccurate may appeal by submitting a petition to the Board of Property Assessment Appeals and Review. The appeal process allows for the evaluation and adjustment of assessed values based on evidence such as comparable sales, property condition, or clerical errors in the record.

Meanwhile, the Allegheny County Treasurer provides access to tax bills, payment histories, and delinquency records. Property owners can view and pay property taxes online through the Real Estate Search Portal or visit the Pittsburgh office in person to confirm their obligations and ensure accurate payments.

Property Characteristics and Parcel Details

Users can conduct a property parcel search through the Real Estate Search Portal to reveal property characteristics and parcel details in Allegheny County. By entering a property’s unique parcel ID, one can retrieve information such as parcel size, lot dimensions, property class, building improvements, building type, year built, and assessed value.

Zoning, Land Use, and Planning Records

Zoning, land use, and planning records in Allegheny County are maintained and provided by the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development Planning Division and by individual municipal zoning offices. These offices offer access to zoning maps, land-use designations, comprehensive plans, subdivision plans, and development approvals.

Records can be requested by submitting the Right-to-Know Form to the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development, Planning Division, or to municipal offices. Interested parties can also visit the department’s office or the relevant municipal office to review records in person.

Legal Documents Affecting Property

Legal documents affecting property in Allegheny County, such as deeds, mortgages, liens, easements, releases, and assignments, are housed within the Allegheny County Division of Real Estate. These documents establish ownership, encumbrances, and legal interests tied to real property.

To obtain access, one can utilize the Recorder of Deeds Online Search. For documents not available online or for additional guidance regarding these documents, individuals can visit the office in person during regular office hours.

Building Permits, Inspections, and Construction Records

Municipal building departments in Allegheny County provide building permits, inspections, and construction records for properties within their limits, while the Allegheny County Department of Economic Development Planning Division manages county-level oversight. These offices maintain permit applications, issued permits, inspection reports, and certificates of occupancy.

Records can be reviewed in person at municipal building departments or at the county planning division. Many municipalities also provide online portals for permit and inspection searches that generally require property address, parcel number, or owner name.

Maps and Visual Property Data

The Allegheny County Geographic Information Systems provides maps and visual property data for over 550,000 parcels in the county. It offers the Allegheny County GIS Viewer, an interactive map that displays property boundaries, land area, and other parcel-specific details.

The GIS Viewer includes multiple map layers, such as parcel outlines, flood zones, tax districts, and municipal boundaries, allowing users to customize the view to their specific needs. Additional features include measuring tools, multiple search functions, and the ability to print maps for reporting or planning purposes.

To perform a parcel search in Allegheny County, visit the County Real Estate Portal. A Legal Disclaimer will appear upon entry. Read through it and click "I Agree" to access the search page. The portal offers two search methods: Address and Parcel Number.

For an address search, enter the House Number, Street Name, and optionally a Municipality. Street suffixes such as Dr., Cir., or Street should not be included in any format.

For a parcel number search, the Parcel ID can be entered across multiple segmented fields, such as 123-A-123, or as a Full Parcel ID in a single field, such as 123-A-00123-00000-00.

A Guide to Entering Street Names is also available on the page for reference.

Displayed here are charts summarizing the county's tax rates, accompanied by insights into median home values, income figures, and rent rates.

Median Rent

$985.00

Pennsylvania	$839.00
National	$840.25

• +17.4 %
  vs Pennsylvania
• +17.2 %
  vs National

Median Home Value

$175,600.00

Pennsylvania	$168,550.00
National	$173,750.00

• +4.2 %
  vs Pennsylvania
• +1.1 %
  vs National

Median Household Income

$68,908.00

Pennsylvania	$63,611.00
National	$65,108.00

• +8.3 %
  vs Pennsylvania
• +5.8 %
  vs National

Median Property Tax Rate

1.74%

Pennsylvania	1.3%
National	0.74%

• +33.8%
  vs Pennsylvania
• +135.1 %
  vs National

Unemployment Rate

3.23%

Pennsylvania	2.84%
National	2.87%

• +13.7 %
  vs Pennsylvania
• +12.5 %
  vs National

Renter Occupied Housing

32.91%

Pennsylvania	19.64%
National	21.81%

• +67.6 %
  vs Pennsylvania
• +50.9 %
  vs National

The Allegheny County Division of Real Estate, which serves as the registrar of deeds, maintains official property records that include deeds, mortgages, liens, subdivision plans, block and lot maps, historical plat maps, and property history cards.

The Recorder of Deeds Online Search provides access to the following:

Document Indexes: 1986 to current

Deeds (images): 1976 to current

Mortgages (images): 1986 to current

Subdivision Records: All years

Other Documents: October 2001 to current

Block and Lot Maps: Historical maps dated 2003

Searching the online index is free. However, copying fees apply. Online copies cost $1 per page for casual users and $0.50 per page for commercial users, with a 10-page limit. Block and lot maps are $1.50 per page, historical record cards are $0.25 per page, and historical plat maps are $1.50 per page.

Records not available online can be reviewed in person or requested via mail or fax. In-person copy fees are $1 per page for pages up to 11” x 17” and $3 per page for pages 24” x 30/36”. Fax or mail copies cost $10. Refer to the official fee schedule for a complete list of charges.

Allegheny County consists of 130 incorporated municipalities. Although the county handles the official recording of property documents, individual municipal governments are responsible for managing records concerning zoning, land use, and local administrative matters.

Below is a complete list and link to the official website of the county’s municipalities:

• Aleppo Township
• Aspinwall Borough
• Avalon Borough
• Baldwin Borough
• Baldwin Township
• Bell Acres Borough
• Bellevue Borough
• Ben Avon Borough
• Ben Avon Heights Borough
• Bethel Park Municipality
• Blawnox Borough
• Brackenridge Borough
• Braddock Borough
• Braddock Hills Borough
• Bradford Woods Borough
• Brentwood Borough
• Bridgeville Borough
• Carnegie Borough
• Castle Shannon Borough
• Chalfant Borough
• Cheswick Borough
• Churchill Borough
• Clairton City
• Collier Township
• Coraopolis Borough
• Crafton Borough
• Crescent Township
• Dormont Borough
• Dravosburg Borough
• Duquesne City
• East Deer Township
• East McKeesport Borough
• East Pittsburgh Borough
• Edgewood Borough
• Edgeworth Borough
• Elizabeth Borough
• Elizabeth Township
• Emsworth Borough
• Etna Borough
• Fawn Township
• Findlay Township
• Forest Hills Borough
• Forward Township
• Fox Chapel Borough
• Franklin Park Borough
• Frazer Township
• Glassport Borough
• Glenfield Borough
• Glen Osborne Borough
• Green Tree Borough
• Hampton Township
• Harmar Township
• Harrison Township
• Haysville Borough
• Heidelberg Borough
• Homestead Borough
• Indiana Township
• Ingram Borough
• Jefferson Hills Borough
• Kennedy Township
• Kilbuck Township
• Leet Township
• Leetsdale Borough
• Liberty Borough
• Lincoln Borough
• Marshall Township
• McCandless Town
• McDonald Borough
• McKeesport City
• McKees Rocks Borough
• Millvale Borough
• Monroeville Municipality
• Moon Township
• Mt. Lebanon Municipality
• Mt. Oliver Borough
• Munhall Borough
• Neville Township
• North Braddock Borough
• North Fayette Township
• North Versailles Township
• Oakdale Borough
• Oakmont Borough
• O’Hara Township
• Ohio Township
• Penn Hills Municipality
• Pennsbury Village
• Pine Township
• Pitcairn Borough
• Pittsburgh City
• Pleasant Hills Borough
• Plum Borough
• Port Vue Borough
• Rankin Borough
• Reserve Township
• Richland Township
• Robinson Township
• Ross Township
• Rosslyn Farms Borough
• Scott Township
• Sewickley Borough
• Sewickley Heights Borough
• Sewickley Hills Borough
• Shaler Township
• Sharpsburg Borough
• South Fayette Township
• South Park Township
• South Versailles Township
• Springdale Borough
• Springdale Township
• Stowe Township
• Swissvale Borough
• Tarentum Borough
• Thornburg Borough
• Trafford Borough
• Turtle Creek Borough
• Upper St. Clair Township
• Verona Borough
• Versailles Borough
• Wall Borough
• West Deer Township
• West Elizabeth Borough
• West Homestead Borough
• West Mifflin Borough
• West View Borough
• Whitaker Borough
• White Oak Borough
• Whitehall Borough
• Wilkins Township
• Wilkinsburg Borough
• Wilmerding Borough