Mayor Ray O’Connell today announced the nomination of Seth O’Neill as Director of the Allentown Finance Department.

The City of Allentown is revising its Business Privilege Tax (BPT) regulations based on guidance from legislative acts and court decisions rendered since April 1996 when the last revisions were made.

City of Allentown 2020 Real Estate Tax, 2021 Business License renewal and 2021 Rental Registration payments are due Thursday, December 31, 2020.

City Council has approved a 2021 General Fund budget of $119,518,507.

Allentown Mayor Ray O’Connell delivered his proposed 2021 city budget to City Council this afternoon. The just under $119 million spending plan holds the property tax rate stable at 7.31 mills.

The city's $16 million general obligation bond issue has received an “A” rating from S&P.

The City of Allentown is extending some pending tax filing and discounted payment due dates.

Allentown municipal government buildings remain open for the general public to conduct business with the city however, the public is urged to conduct as much of that business as possible on-line or through the mail.

The city of Allentown will be in the market for a new director of finance.

The city’s credit outlook is getting a boost.