Allegheny County

Pittsburgh and Allegheny County have additional requirements beyond state law. Make sure your rental properties comply with these local rules.

Pittsburgh Rental Registration & Permit

All rental units in Pittsburgh must be registered and permitted with the Department of Permits, Licenses, and Inspections (PLI).

Fee

Varies by number of units — approximately $65–$85 per unit for initial registration

Renewal

Annual renewal required

Inspection

Required

Penalty

Operating without a permit: fines up to $500/day per unit; inability to enforce lease or evict

Pittsburgh Lead Safe Ordinance requires lead-safe certification for all pre-1978 rental units with children under 6.

Requirement: Lead inspection and clearance before tenant occupancy; lead-safe certification on file with PLI

File eviction complaints at the MDJ where your rental property is located.

District	Judge	Coverage Area
MDJ 05-2-01	James Motznik	South Pittsburgh, Mt. Washington, Beechview
MDJ 05-2-02	Richard King	Downtown, Strip District, Lawrenceville
MDJ 05-2-03	Kevin Flaherty	Squirrel Hill, Greenfield, Hazelwood
MDJ 05-2-04	Jim Rooney	East Liberty, Highland Park, Morningside
MDJ 05-2-05	Anthony Ceoffe	Bloomfield, Shadyside, Friendship
MDJ 05-2-06	Oscar Petite	Hill District, Oakland, Uptown
MDJ 05-2-07	Bruce Boni	North Side, Spring Garden, Troy Hill
MDJ 05-2-08	Robert Ravenstahl	Brighton Heights, Northview Heights
MDJ 05-2-09	Thomas Brletic	Brookline, Carrick, Overbrook

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