Schools
Upper St. Clair School District Poised To Hike Taxes
If you own a home in Upper St. Clair, brace yourself for a property tax increase.
UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA — Property owners can expect to pay more in real estate taxes when the Upper St. Clair School District adopts its 2023-24 budget next month.
The proposed final $100.1 million budget will hike taxes 1.07 mills, or 3.75 percent, for a total rate of 26.9 mills.
What does that mean for taxpayers?
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Those owning a home worth $250,000, the average assessed home in Upper St. Clair, will have to pay an extra $267.78 or $22.31 per month. To determine the impact on a specific property value, multiply its county assessed value by 0.0010711.
Why do takes need to rise?
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The district expects health care costs to rise by 14 percent and officials have said capital improvements are needed such as repairs to the high school roof and HVAC systems. Additionally, safety and security enhancements are being made.
The school board will vote on the final budget and taxes on June 19. The meeting will begin at 7 p.m. in the district administration building.
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