Legislation

Philadelphia Property Assessments to Consider Rent Restrictions in Valuations

Council Seeks to Shield Low-Income Tenants from Soaring Property Taxes as Rising Rents Leave Few Affordable Options in Philly's Tight Rental Market. A proposed law would tie property assessments to a building's affordable housing designation, potentially saving thousands for landlords and tenants alike.

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Germantown Special Services District Plan Approved with Extended Boundaries and New Assessment Method

This bill approves a new plan for business improvements and administrative services in the Germantown area, including estimated costs and assessment methods, and extends the boundaries of the Germantown Special Services District.

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Philadelphia's Property Assessment Law Amended to Use National Valuation Methodology

Philadelphia Homeowners Face Steep Hikes in Taxes if Proposed Council Bill Becomes Law, Threatening Thousands with Unaffordable Tax Bills on Rising Valuations. A proposed law change could make it harder for low-income Philadelphians to afford housing, as rent-controlled apartments would be exempt from a new property tax rate increase that affects most homeowners.

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Council Votes to Axe Tax Board, Create New Office to Set Property Values Amid Major Overhaul

Philadelphia's Tax Board Faces Ax as Council Votes to Replace it with New Office Amid Criticisms of Inequity and Bias. The overhaul aims to streamline assessments, making the system more transparent and fair for homeowners across city neighborhoods.

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