Revenue Summary

Revenue Summary

Major Tax Revenues

Projected fiscal year 2026 revenues total $708,880,951. They are distributed across seven subclasses, which have been consolidated from both individual tax and non-tax accounts. Major tax revenues comprise 79.6 percent or $564,315,683 of the total amount. Earned Income and Real Estate Taxes are projected to be the largest sources of tax revenue for the City of Pittsburgh in 2026, comprising 26.2 percent and 30.3 percent of tax revenue, respectively. These account for 45.0 of all budgeted revenue. The next largest tax revenue sources are the Payroll Preparation Tax and Parking Tax. Collectively, these four taxes comprise 81.3 percent of all 2026 tax revenue and 64.7 percent of total budgeted revenues.

Breakdown of 2026 Tax Revenues 2.5% 4.0% 30.3% 6.9% 5.0% 10.6%

Tax revenues are projected to rise by 5.1 percent from $564,315,683 in 2026 to $593,167,457 in 2030. Earned Income Tax is still projected to remain the largest tax source for the City of Pittsburgh, increasing by 7.6 percent and comprising an average of 26.5 percent of all tax revenue for the five year period between 2026 and 2030. Real Estate Tax, Payroll Preparation Tax, and Parking Tax are projected to be the next three largest sources of tax revenue between 2026 and 2030, comprising an average of 29.2 percent, 14.3 percent, and 11.2 percent over the five year period, respectively.

$600,000,000

Real Estate Tax

Earned Income Tax

Payroll Preparation Tax Parking Tax Act 77 - Tax Relief $400,000,000 Deed Transfer Tax Amusement Tax Local Service Tax Facility Usage Fee Telecommunications Licensing Tax Institution Service Privilege Tax Non-Profit Payment for Services Other Taxes $200,000,000

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2026 2027 2028 2029 2030 Period Ending

Non-Tax Revenues

The $144,565,267 in projected non-tax revenue in fiscal year 2026 comprises six subclasses: Licenses and Permits, Charges for Services, Fines and Forfeitures, Intergovernmental Earnings, and Miscellaneous Revenue. The two largest subclasses are Intergovernmental Revenue and Charges for Services, which account for 71.7 percent of the total budget non-tax revenues. American Rescue Plan funds were classified in the Miscellaneous Revenue category during 2021-2024, but they no longer support the Operating Budget.

2026 Non-Tax Revenue

License and Permit $ 18,366,026 12.7 % Charges for Services 50,688,350 35.1 % Fines and Forfeits 9,112,883 6.3 % Intergovernmental 52,937,756 36.6 % Interest Earnings 13,113,951 9.1 % Miscellaneous Revenues 346,301 0.2 % Total $ 144,565,267 100.0 %

Licenses and Permits

This revenue reflects all license and permit revenue receipts received by the City of Pittsburgh for various requests. Revenue is generated through acquisition of permits for repairs, alterations, construction, and other trade licenses. Revenue derived from Licenses and Permits is projected to be $18,366,026 in 2026, 12.7 percent of non-tax revenue and 2.6 percent of total revenue. The largest permit accounts relate to commercial building permits (24.1 percent of the all license and permit revenues).

2026 License and Permits Revenue Commercial Building Permits: 24.1% Residential Building Permits: 4.6% Other Licenses and Permits: 64.2% Zoning Fees: 7.1%

Charges for Services

Revenues relating to charges for service are budgeted at $50,688,350 in fiscal year 2026. Most City divisions provide services for which rent or fees can be charged. In addition, the City is compensated for services provided to other municipalities and governmental entities. The largest single revenue within this subclass is derived from fees charged by the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services in providing emergency medical care to both residents and visitors of the City of Pittsburgh. This comprises 57.0 percent. Revenue from Daily Parking Meters accounts for 18.5 percent of all Charges for Services revenue. Charges to the Borough of Wilkinsburg (fire and trash collection services) and the Borough of Ingram (fire services) are collectively valued at $3,571,684 and comprise 7.0 percent of the subclass total. The Cable Bureau franchise fee is budgeted at $3,419,949 and is the next largest revenue account within this subclass, comprising 6.7 percent of the total amount.

2026 Charges for Service Revenue 5.4% 1.4%

Fines and Forfeitures

Fines and Forfeitures revenues are budgeted at $9,112,883 in fiscal year 2026. The revenue consists of collections distributed by an arm of the Court system for violations committed within the City of Pittsburgh. All parking and traffic tickets, boot fees, and other fines and forfeitures from the Pittsburgh Parking Court are reflected in this revenue. Revenue estimates for traffic court are net of estimated costs of operating the court incurred by the Pittsburgh Parking Authority. Collectively, funds from Traffic Court and tickets issued by the Parking Authority are responsible for generating 94.9 percent of Fines and Forfeiture revenue, $628,958 and $8,017,825, respectively.

Intergovernmental Revenue

Intergovernmental revenues are budgeted at $52,937,756 in fiscal year 2026. Revenues are given to the City by various agencies at the Federal, State, and Local levels. Additionally, annual payments are made by authorities in lieu of taxes and for reimbursement of services performed by the City at the request of the authorities. Local and Federal intergovernmental revenue represents 5.3 percent and 0.5 percent, respectively, of the subclass. Revenue sourced from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the largest category within this subclass, accounting for the remaining 94.2 percent. The largest account relates to State Pension Aid, which is budgeted at $32,971,475 or 62.3 percent of all intergovernmental revenue. The $10,000,000 2% Local Share of Slots Revenue is the second largest account, comprising an additional 18.9 percent of intergovernmental revenue.

Interest and Miscellaneous Revenue

Interest earnings are budgeted at $13,113,951 in fiscal year 2026. This revenue is derived from interest earnings investments in Treasury Bills, Certificates of Deposit, and other insured and/or collateralized instruments of investment as permitted under the City’s investment policy. Miscellaneous revenues are budgeted at $346,301. This amount consists of revenues that cannot easily be classified into any of the other categories and other proceeds.