Official:Amending Section 2-305 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Office of Property Assessment; Chief Assessment Officer; Powers and Duties," by modifying the documentation requirements for real estate tax exemption, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Blackwell
Introduced: February 26, 2015
Signed: March 26, 2015
: Committee on Finance
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill modified the process for real estate tax exemptions in Philadelphia, requiring more documentation and stricter rules for what types of properties can be exempted.
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