Revenue Summary
Section 4 · Pages 28–34 · 5 tables · includes narrative
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Revenue
Revenue Summary Revenue Summary Revenue by Subclass
Projects budget figures across multiple future years.
| 2027 | 2028 | 2029 | 2030 | 2031 | CAGR* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41 - Tax Revenue | 562,976,113 | 575,587,357 | 580,922,613 | 585,706,610 | 591,288,707 | 1.2% |
| 42 - Licenses & Permits | 17,535,888 | 17,935,185 | 18,290,342 | 18,616,352 | 18,984,951 | 2.0% |
| 43 - Charges for Services | 52,318,730 | 53,060,617 | 53,527,730 | 54,182,464 | 54,790,510 | 1.2% |
| 44 - Fines & Forfeitures | 11,338,057 | 11,598,832 | 11,830,809 | 12,043,763 | 12,284,639 | 2.0% |
| 45 - Intergovernmental Revenues | 50,580,439 | 52,430,411 | 53,566,910 | 54,750,838 | 55,013,949 | 2.1% |
| 47 - Interest Earnings | 3,902,141 | 3,254,464 | 2,049,227 | 1,404,409 | 1,035,223 | (28.2)% |
| 48 - Miscellaneous Revenues | 120,500 | 122,800 | 124,816 | 126,724 | 128,849 | 1.7% |
| Total Revenues | 698,771,868 | 713,989,667 | 720,312,447 | 726,831,160 | 733,526,827 | 1.2% |
Shows projected revenue by source.
| Annual Growth Rate Tax Revenue | 2027 | 2.2% 2028 | 0.9% 2029 | 0.9% 2030 | 0.9% 2031 | CAGR* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Tax | 171,390,520 | 172,703,636 | 171,749,054 | 170,813,859 | 169,896,814 | (0.2)% |
| Earned Income Tax | 150,502,766 | 155,498,829 | 158,606,806 | 161,463,764 | 164,693,039 | 2.3% |
| Payroll Preparation Tax | 72,056,589 | 72,777,155 | 73,504,927 | 74,239,976 | 74,982,376 | 1.0% |
| Parking Tax | 58,469,826 | 60,145,569 | 60,802,829 | 61,109,859 | 61,621,649 | 1.3% |
| Regional Asset District Tax Relief | 28,542,303 | 29,586,345 | 30,437,844 | 31,313,849 | 32,337,169 | 3.2% |
| Deed Transfer Tax | 48,382,581 | 48,866,406 | 49,355,070 | 49,848,621 | 50,347,107 | 1.0% |
| Amusement Tax | 19,470,168 | 21,954,439 | 22,518,093 | 23,071,889 | 23,666,248 | 5.0% |
| Local Service Tax | 12,243,960 | 12,133,764 | 12,024,560 | 11,920,159 | 11,816,696 | (0.9)% |
| Facility Usage Fee | — | — | — | — | — | n/a |
| Telecommunications Licensing Tax | 1,167,614 | 1,155,938 | 1,144,378 | 1,132,934 | 1,121,605 | (1.0)% |
| Institution Service Privilege Tax | 76,435 | 76,435 | 76,435 | 76,435 | 76,435 | —% |
| Non-Profit Payment for Services | 673,353 | 688,840 | 702,617 | 715,264 | 729,570 | 2.0% |
| Other Taxes | — | — | — | — | — | n/a |
| 41 - Tax Revenue | 562,976,113 | 575,587,357 | 580,922,613 | 585,706,610 | 591,288,707 | 1.2% |
Totals may not add or match due to rounding *Compound Annual Growth Rate
Historical Revenue
Totals may not add or match due to rounding
*Compound Annual Growth Rate
Shows planned spending by budget category.
| 2021 Actual | 2022 Actual | 2023 Actual | 2024 Actual | 2025 Actual | CAGR* | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Real Estate Tax | 151,540,925 | 151,373,606 | 159,327,540 | 143,510,418 | 145,474,580 | (1.0)% |
| Earned Income Tax | 110,546,825 | 116,852,303 | 126,980,894 | 137,322,915 | 141,331,652 | 6.3% |
| Payroll Preparation Tax | 56,720,062 | 66,381,418 | 65,809,811 | 76,426,225 | 69,324,430 | 5.1% |
| Parking Tax | 31,939,851 | 56,952,255 | 52,570,685 | 58,927,305 | 58,966,579 | 16.6% |
| Deed Transfer Tax | 62,154,372 | 51,989,852 | 68,559,071 | 47,905,847 | 47,573,764 | (6.5)% |
| Regional Asset District Tax Relief | 24,108,030 | 22,913,458 | 24,938,241 | 26,233,780 | 27,798,710 | 3.6% |
| Amusement Tax | 7,462,276 | 16,996,845 | 17,293,406 | 21,006,363 | 18,535,804 | 25.5% |
| Local Service Tax | 11,684,413 | 14,717,414 | 15,244,833 | 13,814,251 | 12,574,107 | 1.9% |
| Facility Usage Fee | 3,427,118 | 4,347,937 | 2,189,661 | 1,609,736 | 3,593,118 | 1.2% |
| Telecommunications Licensing Tax | 983,530 | 1,049,454 | 1,573,435 | 1,116,808 | 1,167,731 | 4.4% |
| Institution Service Privilege Tax | 515,314 | 604,825 | 553,519 | (114,411) | 89,407 | (35.5)% |
| Non-Profit Payment for Services | 523,676 | 444,769 | 563,897 | 613,102 | 631,643 | 4.8% |
| Other Taxes | (17,248) | — | — | — | (2,777) | (36.7)% |
| Licenses and Permits | 13,418,544 | 13,338,307 | 16,740,842 | 17,985,739 | 18,879,653 | 8.9% |
| Charges for Services | 32,158,981 | 40,192,884 | 38,552,681 | 37,934,065 | 42,663,223 | 7.3% |
| Fines and Forfeitures | 3,135,750 | 8,960,626 | 8,644,461 | 8,641,898 | 8,343,879 | 27.7% |
| Intergovernmental Revenue | 49,305,649 | 43,411,643 | 41,687,247 | 41,479,463 | 48,394,206 | (0.5)% |
| Interest Earnings | 112,526 | 139,840 | 6,706,670 | 21,766,529 | 11,705,929 | 219.4% |
| Miscellaneous Revenues | 33,883,898 | 48,134,858 | 49,675,589 | 47,456,409 | 1,340,438 | (55.4)% |
| Total Revenues | 593,604,491 | 658,802,293 | 697,612,483 | 703,636,442 | 658,386,076 | 2.6% |
| Annual Growth Rate | 7.6% | 11.0% | 5.9% | 0.9% | (6.4)% |
Revenue Summary
Major Tax Revenues
Projected fiscal year 2027 revenues total $727,326,776. They are distributed across seven subclasses, which have been consolidated from both individual tax and non-tax accounts. Major tax revenues comprise 80.6 percent or $562,976,113 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 2027, comprising 26.7 percent and 30.4 percent of tax revenue, respectively. These account for 44.3 of all budgeted revenue. The next largest tax revenue sources are the Payroll Preparation Tax and Parking Tax. Collectively, these four taxes comprise 80.4 percent of all 2027 tax revenue and 62.2 percent of total budgeted revenues.
2027 Tax vs. Non-Tax Revenue
Tax Revenue: 80.6%
Non-Tax Revenue: 19.4%
Breakdown of 2027 Tax Revenues 2.2% 3.5% 30.4% 8.6% 5.1% 10.4%
Budget data table.
| Real Estate Tax Parking Tax Amusement Tax | Earned Income Tax Act 77 - Tax Relief Local Service Tax | Payroll Preparation Tax Deed Transfer Tax Facility Usage Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Telecommunications Licensing Tax | Institution Service Privilege Tax | Non-Profit Payment for Services |
12.8% 26.7%
Other Taxes
Tax revenues are projected to rise by 5.0 percent from $562,976,113 in 2027 to $591,288,707 in 2031. Earned Income Tax is still projected to remain the largest tax source for the City of Pittsburgh, increasing by 9.4 percent and comprising an average of 27.3 percent of all tax revenue for the five year period between 2027 and 2031. Real Estate Tax, Payroll Preparation Tax, and Parking Tax are projected to be the next three largest sources of tax revenue between 2027 and 2031, comprising an average of 29.6 percent, 12.7 percent, and 10.4 percent over the five year period, respectively.
Major Tax Revenue Growth, 2027 to 2031 $800,000,000
$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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2027 2028 2029 2030 2031 Period Ending
Non-Tax Revenues
The $135,795,755 in projected non-tax revenue in fiscal year 2027 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 75.8 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.
2027 Non-Tax Revenue
License and Permit $ 17,535,888 12.9 % Charges for Services 52,318,730 38.5 % Fines and Forfeits 11,338,057 8.3 % Intergovernmental 50,580,439 37.2 % Interest Earnings 3,902,141 2.9 % Miscellaneous Revenues 120,500 0.1 % Total $ 135,795,755 100.0 %
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 $17,535,888 in 2027, 12.9 percent of non-tax revenue and 2.4 percent of total revenue. The largest permit accounts relate to commercial building permits (19.7 percent of the all license and permit revenues).
2027 License and Permits Revenue Commercial Building Permits: 19.7% Residential Building Permits: 4.0% Other Licenses and Permits: 66.5% Zoning Fees: 9.8%
Charges for Services
Revenues relating to charges for service are budgeted at $52,318,730 in fiscal year 2027. 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 56.9 percent. Revenue from Daily Parking Meters accounts for 20.2 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 $3,643,208 and comprise 7.0 percent of the subclass total. The Cable Bureau franchise fee is budgeted at $3,168,770 and is the next largest revenue account within this subclass, comprising 6.1 percent of the total amount.
2027 Charges for Service Revenue 4.8% 0.1% Fees 37.0% Leases Emergency Services Contracted Services Miscellaneous
57.2% 0.8%
Fines and Forfeitures
Fines and Forfeitures revenues are budgeted at $11,338,057 in fiscal year 2027. 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 98.7 percent of Fines and Forfeiture revenue, $682,659 and $10,512,830, respectively.
2027 Fines and Forfeiture Revenue
92.7%
Intergovernmental Revenue
Intergovernmental revenues are budgeted at $50,580,439 in fiscal year 2027. 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 1.0 percent and 0.4 percent, respectively, of the subclass. Revenue sourced from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is the largest category within this subclass, accounting for the remaining 98.6 percent. The largest account relates to State Pension Aid, which is budgeted at $34,846,430 or 68.9 percent of all intergovernmental revenue. The $10,000,000 2% Local Share of Slots Revenue is the second largest account, comprising an additional 19.8 percent of intergovernmental revenue.
Interest and Miscellaneous Revenue
Interest earnings are budgeted at $3,902,141 in fiscal year 2027. 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 $120,500. This amount consists of revenues that cannot easily be classified into any of the other categories and other proceeds.
Budget data table.
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