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ZBA Fee Increases May Raise Zoning Variance Costs in Philadelphia
A proposal currently before Philadelphia City Council could significantly affect the cost of pursuing zoning relief in the city.
Cracking The Code
Navigating Philadelphia’s Rental Improvement Fund
Philadelphia landlords have a new tool to help improve their properties—and it’s not just a wrench or a paintbrush. The Rental Improvement Fund...
Affordable Housing Bill Awaits Mayor Parker’s Signature
As Philadelphia City Council prepares to reconvene, two key pieces of legislation aimed at boosting affordable housing are now awaiting action on...
Philadelphia Tax Assessment Appeal October 6th, 2025 Deadline
It’s mid-July, and even if you are thinking about tax assessment appeals, you are probably thinking about the deadline to file in counties...
Gauthier’s Affordable Housing Bill Passes, Heads to Mayor Parker
Philadelphia City Council unanimously passed two bills aimed at expediting affordable housing development and restoring trust in the city’s zoning...
A 20-Year Property Tax Abatement Could Be Coming To Philadelphia Soon
Philadelphia is exploring a 20-year property tax abatement to incentivize office-to-residential property conversions as a response to high office...
Philadelphia Proposes Bills to Speed Up Affordable Housing Development
In an effort to tackle Philadelphia’s ongoing housing crisis, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a legislative package aimed at increasing...
The ABCs of Rental Licenses in Philadelphia
All residential landlords in Philadelphia must ensure that they comply with local rules governing the landlord-tenant relationship. Most importantly,...
City to Enforce New Legislation Directed at Landlords
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, the Philadelphia Commission on Human Relations (“PCHR”) began enforcing new rules under Philadelphia’s Fair Practices...
Corporate Transparency Act: Key 2024 Reporting Requirements
The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, many businesses registered and operating in the...