Budget Resources

USCSD Budget Data

2026-27: Final Budget: $111,566,288
2026-27: Approved Millage: 32.4605

2026-27 Homestead/Farmstead Exclusion

Qualifying homeowners will benefit from a homestead/farmstead exclusion that reduces a home’s property tax assessment by $12,193.89, resulting in a real estate tax savings of $395.82. This property tax relief program is funded through the distribution of a portion of gaming funds provided from taxes on slots and casinos throughout the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.

To qualify for the homestead/farmstead exclusion, the property must be an owner-occupied residence and the property owner must have filed and received approval via a homestead exemption application with Allegheny County by March 1. To obtain an application, please visit the Allegheny County website.

Elementary & Secondary School Emergency Relief (ESSER) Funds

2026-27 Budget Timeline

Nov. 3, 2025: USCSD approves Act 1 resolution limiting any possible tax increase
Jan. 29, 2026: PDE deadline for school districts to pass Act 1 resolution
April 13, 2026: School Board meeting, budget discussion
- Budget Presentation
May 4, 2026: School Board meeting, adopt 2026-27 Proposed Final Budget
- Budget Presentation
- USCSD Proposed Final Budget
May 31, 2026: PDE deadline for school districts to adopt proposed final budget
June 1, 2026: School Board meeting, Budget Update
June 15, 2026: Adopt 2025-26 Final Budget and Tax Rate
- 2026-27 Final Budget
June 30, 2026: PDE deadline for school districts to adopt final budget