Official:Amending Section 19-1806 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Authorization of Realty Use and Occupancy Tax,” to eliminate certain exemptions, all under certain terms and conditions.
Sponsor: Council President Johnson
Introduced: March 13, 2025
Signed: June 12, 2025
: Committee of the Whole
Status: Signed into Law, step 4 of 4
This bill eliminates certain exemptions from Philadelphia's Realty Use and Occupancy Tax, meaning some property owners may have to pay more taxes.
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