Legislation

Philadelphia Council Moves to Shield Affordable Housing from Displacement Amid Rising Neighborhood Amenities

This bill amends zoning laws to protect affordable housing in areas with easy access to amenities like healthcare and education.

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Council proposed zoning restrictions for single-family preservation districts.

Philadelphia's Zoning Board can no longer approve multi-family developments in designated Single Family Preservation Districts. Protected neighborhoods will see stricter rules on variance requests for multi-family use.

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Philadelphia Property Owners Get Break on Taxes as Council Approves Tax Deferral Plan for Longtime Owner-Occupiers Today

Longtime owner-occupants of certain properties in Philadelphia can temporarily delay paying their property taxes under a new city code approved by City Council today.

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