Official:Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Real Estate Taxes,” by modifying the duration and/or amount of certain tax abatements, and by providing for periodic evaluation of the abatements authorized by Sections 19-1303(2), 19-1303(3) and 19-1303(4), all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: November 21, 2019
Signed: December 12, 2019
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill modifies tax abatements for certain property improvements and new construction in Philadelphia.
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