Upper St. Clair Approves 2021 Budget

UPPER ST. CLAIR, PA — The township will hold the line on real estate taxes for the 12th consecutive year after commissioners approved the 2021 budget Monday. The property tax rate will remain at 3.83 mills and the earned income tax rate will remain at 0.80 percent for the 12th consecutive year.

The Allegheny County Sanitary Authority is scheduled to increase its billing rate for wastewater treatment by 7 percent in 2021. To help absorb some of that increase, the township’s sewer rate multiplier will be reduced from 2.00 to 1.93.

"This budget represents the effort of township staff and the board of commissioners to continue delivering consistent, high-quality services and programs for the residents and businesses of Upper St. Clair in a cost-effective manner amidst one of the most challenging periods of time ever experienced," township Manager Matthew R. Serakowski said in a news release.

Upper St. Clair again received two recognitions from the Government Finance Officers Association of the US & Canada during the year. The association's Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting was received for the 32nd time.

The Township also received its 12th consecutive association Distinguished Budget Presentation Award. Upper St. Clair is one of only five municipalities in the state to receive the award. The 2021 budget document continues to meet the association's award criteria.