Get the Homestead Exemption · How to apply for the Homestead Exemption if you own your home in Philadelphia. ; Real Estate Tax freezes · Some homeowners can freeze their tax bill and pay the same amount every year. Seniors may qualify for a greater discount. ; Set up an Owner-occupied Real Estate Tax payment agreement (OOPA) · Program guidelines for homeowners who agree to make affordable monthly payments on property taxes that are past due.
Instructions for senior citizens and low-income taxpayers who want to pay their Real Estate Tax in monthly installments.
Real Estate Tax · Rates, due dates, discounts, and exemptions for the City's Real Estate Tax, which must be paid by owners of property in Philadelphia. ; Realty Transfer Tax · Requirements and rates related to the Realty Transfer Tax, which applies to the sale or transfer of real estate located in Philadelphia. ; Get Real Estate Tax relief · Assistance programs available for owner-occupied households.
Rates, due dates, discounts, and exemptions for the City's Real Estate Tax, which must be paid by owners of property in Philadelphia.
Arrange a payment agreement if you have difficulty paying taxes on real estate that you own but don’t occupy.
The Office of Property Assessment (OPA) decides the dollar-value of every piece of real estate within Philadelphia and that value determines how much property tax is owed. Owners who disagree with the OPA can file an appeal with the BRT. File a real estate market value appeal if: Owners can also appeal other decisions that affect their property, including denied abatement applications, denied non-profit exemptions, late (nunc pro tunc) petitions, Homestead Exem ...
Form and instructions for claiming a refund on excess Real Estate Tax paid to the City.
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Eligibility ; Eligible applicant(s) will have a total income of: Eligible senior citizens living in cooperative buildings may enroll in the program. If you are an eligible senior, you must complete a special “COOP APPLICATION”, and follow a process that involves sharing your enrollment status with your building’s property management. See the Forms & instructions section for a COOP APPLICATION. If you meet the age, income, and residency qualifications in any year from 2018 to 2024, your application will apply for the first year you were el ...
Name, Description ; OOPA application packet (includes all worksheets), Use this form to apply for an Owner-Occupied Payment Agreement (OOPA). This form includes all instructions and worksheets. ; OOPA application (español), Utilice este formulario para obtener un acuerdo de pago OOPA si usted está atrasado en el pago de sus impuestos sobre la propiedad. Para otros formularios relacionados a la solicitud, vea más abajo. ; OOPA application (中文, Chinese), 使用此表格申请业主自住房产纳税协议(OOPA)。此汇总表格包括所有的说明和表格。