Legislation

Council seeks to extend tax exemption application deadline from March 31 to June 1 for 2016 tax year.

Nonprofits in Philadelphia now have until June 1st next year to apply for a tax exemption, extending the original March 31st deadline for Tax Year 2016. The change affects organizations seeking exemptions under Section 2-305 of the City's Property Assessment Code.

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Philadelphia Extends Deadline for Homeowners to Claim Tax Break After Missing Initial Filing Deadline

Thousands of Philly homeowners are breathing a sigh of relief as city officials push back the deadline to claim a crucial property tax break, offering a second chance for those who missed the initial cutoff. Their deadline looms: Feb. 17, 2015.

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School Bells and Church Bells Exempted from Noise Ordinance Under Certain Conditions

Philadelphia Students Can Sing Along Without Worrying About Noise Fines as City Council Passes Measure Exempting School Bells from Late-Night Noise Restrictions.

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