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City of Philadelphia - Low Income Senior Citizen Real Estate Freeze Program

1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Eligibility

A) Persons age 65+, or B) Persons who live in same household with spouse who is age 65+, or C)Widowed persons age 50+ whose spouse was age 65+ at time of death D) Single Person: $33,500 or less, or E) Married Couple: $41,500 or less

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm
https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/senior-citizen-discounts/low-income-senior-citizen-real-estate-tax-freeze

Application process

Apply online, following the instructions on the website. Or download and complete an application form from the website and mail to the Department of Revenue office

Fees

Services provided free of charge

Service area

Philadelphia, PA

Other Information

Age Group

Older Adults (60+)

Focus Population

Low Income

Description

Prevents your real estate tax bill from increasing if you meet certain age and income requirements. The amount of property tax you pay each year will not increase, even if your property assessment or the tax rate changes. If your tax liability decreases due to a lower property assessment or a tax rate decrease, the amount of real estate tax you owe will also be lowered to the new amount.

Providing organization

City of Philadelphia

Provides various municipal programs and services associated with the City of Philadelphia.