South of Allegheny County the first reassessment since 1981 is wrapping up for Washington County. For the County and its municipalities (66 in total) the fiscal year that starts January 1st 2017 requires adjustment to current millage rates to achieve revenue neutrality, and, if so desired, an increase in tax rate under the terms of Act 93 of 2010.
Based on news accounts, the County expects to approve its 2017 budget in two weeks, and other municipalities are making preliminary movements toward their tax rates. The article on the County says that the rate should be “a tad less than 2.5 mills” which is close to what was presented in August when a meeting was held in Peters Township and the rate was projected to be 2.36 mills. Peters Township expects to roll back its 13 mill rate to 1.522 mills, Canonsburg projects taking an increase after establishing its revenue neutral rate, and Cecil Township expects to stay at a revenue neutral rate.
