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Property Tax Abatement

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...

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Philadelphia Councilmember

Philadelphia Councilmember Jamie Gauthier Proposes Bills to Expand and Expedite Affordable Housing Development

In an effort to tackle Philadelphia’s ongoing housing crisis, Councilmember Jamie Gauthier has introduced a legislative package aimed at increasing...

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Rental License

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,...

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New Legislature

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...

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Corporate Transparency Act

What to Know About New Reporting Requirements Under the Corporate Transparency Act

The Corporate Transparency Act, enacted in 2021, went into effect on January 1, 2024. Under the CTA, many businesses registered and operating in the...

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Homestead Exemption Applications

Homestead Exemption Applications Must be Filed to the Office of Property Assessment by December 1st, 2024

Do you own your primary residence? Are you interested in saving up to $1,400 in real estate taxes? If so, make sure to get your Homestead Exemption...

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Real Estate Tax

Real Estate Tax Abatements Deadline Rapidly Approaching For Renovated Residential Properties In Philadelphia

Attention: Property Owners Renovating in Philadelphia If you are an owner of a property in Philadelphia which is undergoing a renovation, you should...

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Tax Assessment

Best Practices For Filing Your 2025 Philadelphia Tax Assessment

Every year, the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Property Assessment (OPA) issues property valuations which directly correlate to your real estate...

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Preservationists and Adaptive Reuse Developers Unite: Pennsylvania’s Historic Tax Credit Program Increased

The recent budget passed by the Pennsylvania General Assembly for 2024-2025 included a significant increase in the historic tax credit program....

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Homestead Exemption

Mayor Parker Increases Homestead Exemption to Benefit Homeowners in Philadelphia

If you are interested in a reduction of your assessed property value and real estate tax bill for a residential property you own in Philadelphia,...

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