Legislation

City Council Votes to Raise Homestead Exclusion Deduction for Thousands of Local Homeowners

Thousands of Philly homeowners are set to see their property tax bills shrink, thanks to a City Council vote that boosts the homestead exemption by $20,000, providing much-needed relief to seniors and low-income families.

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Philadelphia Homeowners Get Tax Break as City Council Boosts Homestead Exclusion to Record High

Philadelphia Homeowners Receive Relief as City Council Votes to Raise Homestead Exemption; Thousands of Families Will See Lower Tax Bills Starting Next Year. The increased exemption will save the average homeowner around $300 annually.

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Property Owners Get Extra Time to Apply for Homestead Tax Break Starting This Summer

Thousands of Philadelphia homeowners will breathe a sigh of relief as the city council votes to push back the application deadline for the coveted homestead tax break, saving families thousands on their annual property taxes.

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Homeowners Get Reprieve as City Council Extends Deadline for Homestead Tax Break Applications

Philadelphia Small Businesses to See Increase in Minimum Wage Requirement as Council Approves New Bill Raising Pay to $15 Per Hour for Employers with More Than Five Workers

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