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Property Blight: McKeesport vs Penn Hills

How do property blight rules compare between McKeesport, PA and Penn Hills, PA?

McKeesport and Penn Hills have similar restriction levels.

McKeesport, PA

Allegheny County

Heavy Restrictions

McKeesport aggressively enforces IPMC against blighted properties. City uses PA Act 135 Conservatorship and Act 90 blight remedies. Unpaid code fines become liens and can lead to Sheriff sale.

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Penn Hills, PA

Allegheny County

Heavy Restrictions

Allegheny County participates in the Pennsylvania Neighborhood Blight Reclamation and Revitalization Act (Act 90 of 2010). Municipalities can deny permits and licenses to owners with serious code violations. ACHD Article VI enforces habitability standards countywide.

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Key Facts Comparison

FactMcKeesportPenn Hills
State ToolsPA Act 90 and Act 135-
Daily FinesUp to 1000 dollars per day-
Permit DenialStatewide per Act 90-
ConservatorshipAvailable under Act 135-
State Law-Act 90 of 2010
County Rule-ACHD Article VI
Recovery Program-Vacant Property Recovery
Max Fine-1000 dollars per day

Highlighted rows indicate differences between cities.

McKeesport FAQ

Who enforces this in McKeesport?

McKeesport at (412) 675-5000.

Who enforces this in McKeesport?

McKeesport at (412) 675-5000.

Penn Hills FAQ

Who enforces this in Allegheny County?

Allegheny County at (412) 350-4636 handles most complaints.

Who enforces this in Allegheny County?

Allegheny County at (412) 350-4636 handles most complaints.

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