Official:Amending Section 19-1403 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Imposition of Tax,” by creating a Philadelphia County Demolition Fund to increase and encourage economic development by demolishing blighted properties within the City, imposing a related fee for recorded documents and related items; and making technical changes; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Clarke
Introduced: March 31, 2022
Signed: June 23, 2022
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill creates a fund to demolish blighted properties in Philadelphia and imposes a fee on recorded documents related to demolition. The goal is to encourage economic development by removing eyesores and making way for new projects.
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