Senior Tax Assistance
SeniorLAW Center (SLC)
Owner Occupied Payment Agreement - If you have fallen behind in your real estate taxes, you may apply for an agreement that will allow you to pay your delinquent taxes in monthly installments over an extended term. Your monthly payment will be determined based on your income.
Homestead Exemption - Reduces the taxable portion of your property assessment by $30,000. If you are approved for the Homestead Exemption, your real estate tax bill will likely be lower next year. The application deadline for the 2015 tax year is September 13, 2014.
Current Real Estate Tax Installment Plan - If you cannot pay all of your current real estate taxes by the March 31 due date each year, you may apply to pay your taxes in monthly installments. If you are approved, you will receive a coupon book to make payments.
Senior Citizen Tax Freeze - If you are an income-eligible senior citizen, the City of Philadelphia will "freeze" your real estate tax. Once approved, if your assessment changes or the tax rate changes, your taxes due will not increase
PA Property Tax Rebate - If you are approved for this program, you will receive a rebate of some or all of your real estate taxes.
Active Duty, Reserve, and National Guard Tax Credit - If you are a member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the Armed Forces of the United States who is called to active duty outside of Pennsylvania, the City of Philadelphia may give you a tax credit against real estate taxes
Disabled Veterans Real Estate Tax Exemption Program - A military veteran who is 100% disabled, has a service-related disability, and demonstrates a financial need may qualify for a 100% exemption from real estate taxes. Upon the death of a qualified veteran, this exemption may pass on to a surviving spouse.
Longtime Owner Occupants Program (LOOP) - If you have lived in your home at for least 10 years and your property has a substantial increase in assessed value, the City may give you significant tax savings for 10 years. The application deadline was February 18, 2014; applicants will find out if they have been approved by March 31, 2014.
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