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The WCDC helps developers and investors find available space and navigate zoning, permitting, and tax incentives in Wilkinsburg.
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In order to maintain a desirable business district, properties must have appropriate permits. To learn more about code requirements in Wilkinsburg, please visit the Wilkinsburg Borough Code Enforcement web page.
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In 2013, the Borough of Wilkinsburg adopted a revised Zoning Ordinance.
Please visit the Borough’s website for more information.
Please contact Code Enforcement at (412) 244-2923 if you have any questions. Thank you for working with the Borough to enhance our business community!
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The Borough of Wilkinsburg has an innovative way for qualified business owners, developers and investors to invest in commercial property in the Borough through a [trx_icon icon=”icon-doc-1″ size=”12″]Tax Base Expansion Ordinance. The ordinance includes Local Economic Revitalization Tax Assistance (LERTA) and Tax Compromise components.
The LERTA application, referred to as the [trx_icon icon=”icon-doc-1″ size=”12″]Wilkinsburg Tax Abatement Program, offers a 10 year graduated increase in property taxes on improvements made to real property in Wilkinsburg. Any person, organization, corporation, limited liability company, partnership or association may apply. The application must be submitted when acquiring a building permit for improvement or construction.
The [trx_icon icon=”icon-doc-1″ size=”12″]Tax Compromise Program addresses the issue of back taxes on real estate owed to the Borough and the Wilkinsburg School District.
This ordinance is a result of a joint tax committee of the Borough, the Wilkinsburg School District and Allegheny County. The aim of these efforts is to reduce barriers to private investment in the Borough and to enhance existing and upcoming economic development projects.
Find out more about the Business Privilege Tax and what it means for your business.
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*Some improvement work must be reviewed by the Wilkinsburg Community and Civic Arts Commission which requires a separate [trx_icon icon=”icon-doc-1″ size=”12″]application.
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