Legislation

Code Changes Clarify Real Estate Tax Payment Agreements

Homeless Philly Residents Could Gain Affordable Housing Vouchers Under Proposal to Expand City Program The bill would expand eligibility criteria and increase funding for the city's housing voucher program, providing a lifeline for thousands of low-income residents struggling to find stable homes.

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City Seeks Private Investors to Buy Unpaid Tax Liens in Effort to Bolster Revenue Streams Immediately

City officials seek private investors to buy unpaid property taxes through a securitized sale, aiming to boost revenue streams within four years. Excluded from this program are areas with outstanding liens.

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Philadelphia's Combined Real Estate Tax Rate to Reach 1% Threshold Starting with 2014 Budget Cycles

Philadelphia's real estate tax rate will rise to 1% as part of the City and School District's joint 2014 budget, affecting all property owners. Councilmember Kenney is behind the measure.

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School District Seeks Authority to Impose Annual Tax on Philly Properties for Education Funding

City Council Eyes Plan to Ban Single-Use Plastics in Philly Businesses, Citing Environmental Concerns and Waste Management Costs The proposed ban would eliminate single-use plastics from Philadelphia's restaurants, cafes, and shops by 2024, affecting thousands of local businesses that rely on the throwaway products.

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Council Moves to Freeze Tax Hikes for Longtime Philadelphia Homeowners Starting This Year

Longtime Philadelphia homeowners face capped tax hikes of up to 15% starting this year, according to a new city law aimed at protecting seniors and long-term residents from steep increases.

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