Official:Amending Section 19-1303 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Discounts and Additions to Tax," by tolling additions, interest and penalties on real estate tax when the assessed value of property is under appeal and limiting tax payments due based on certain assessments under appeal; all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Councilmember Squilla
Introduced: May 12, 2022
Signed: June 23, 2022
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill limits tax payments for homeowners who are appealing their property's assessed value in Philadelphia. If a homeowner appeals their tax assessment and pays their 2022 taxes on time, they won't have to pay interest or penalties on any outstanding balance until the appeal is resolved.
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