Wilkinsburg Couple Expected At City-County Building For Lawsuit Over 'Newcomer Tax'

By Lindsay Ward, CBS Pittsburgh

April 28, 2022

A couple challenging Allegheny County over property taxes will be at the City-County Building today.

Their situation can be difficult for people to wrap their heads around.

When you buy a home in Allegheny County, thinking you're going to pay a certain amount in taxes, and then a year later, you find out your taxes have doubled - or more.

It's called the "Newcomer Tax" and it's being described as a sucker punch for some new homeowners.

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