Penn Hills will hold its first hearing on its proposed 2026 budget at 7 p.m. Nov. 24.

The public is welcome to ask questions about the $78.9 million spending plan — which includes no tax increase — and provide feedback on what the township’s goals and financial priorities should be for 2026.

Council presented the budget during its Nov. 10 meeting, where township Manager Scott Andrejchak gave an outline of progress made with the budget thus far into the development process.

“This is not a full picture of everything that’s going to happen next year,” Andrejchak said about the presentation. “This is meant to be a high-level overview of where we stand as a municipality and some of our biggest funds.”

According to statistics provided by the township, from 2013 to 2024, the township has increased its general fund balance from about $7 million to $15 million.

In the current stage of the process, no tax increase is proposed for 2026, Andrejchak said.

This leaves the millage rate at 6.944 for homeowners.

The preliminary budget is projected to be balanced with revenue and expenditures amounting to about $78.9 million each.

To view the 2026 proposed budget and the Nov. 24 meeting agenda, visit pennhillspa.gov/november-24th-2025-council-meeting-and-1st-budget-hearing.

According to Allegheny County data, the median assessed property value is $70,100, meaning a homeowner with that value property is expected to pay $486.77 on a tax bill.

The largest revenue sources for Penn Hills are expected to be 30% from real estate taxes and 52% from Act 511 taxes, which include income tax, deed transfers, business privilege taxes and others.

Other sources of revenue include a liquid fuels fund, grants and business permits.

The township’s large expenses include 25% toward police and 16% for public works.

Expected projects include traffic-calming initiatives. Next year’s budget will include a “traffic division,” Andrejchak said. The initiative calls for a police officer to be added to specifically handle traffic calming.

“It’s a concern we all share, and we’re doing what we can about it,” Andrejchak said.

A second budget hearing will be held Dec. 8 in council chambers.

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