Pittsburgh City Council Public Hearing - 6/22/26

The Pittsburgh City Council held a public hearing on June 22, 2026, to discuss Bill 2026-0426, which proposes a new local economic revitalization tax assistance (LERTA) program specifically for the Northside area. The legislation aims to encourage redevelopment and adaptive reuse of older multi-story buildings, particularly office-to-residential conversions, by offering property tax exemptions. Two levels of tax exemptions are proposed: a standard 6-year exemption and an enhanced exemption of up to 20 years for projects that provide additional public benefits such as affordable housing or job creation. The program targets buildings constructed before 2026 with specific usage criteria and is intended to stimulate investment in historic structures on the Northside, similar to existing incentives downtown. No public speakers were registered, and council representatives expressed support for the bill as a means to revitalize the area and prevent vacancy of historic properties.