Official:Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," to provide a credit against the tax for owners of condominiums and cooperatives who do not receive regular City refuse, recycling and bulk item collection services; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Kenney
Introduced: February 8, 2007
: Committee on Finance
Status: Lapsed
This bill was introduced in the 2004–2007 Council term and when that term ran out. The public record shows no committee vote and no floor vote at any stage, so no member of Council ever went on record for or against it.
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This bill provides a tax credit for owners of condominiums and cooperatives who do not receive regular City refuse, recycling, and bulk item collection services. The credit is up to $200 per year and can be applied against real estate taxes due. Eligible taxpayers must submit an application with the Revenue Department.
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