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Office of Property Assessment

Tax exemptions and abatements

Learn about abatement and exemption programs that can help you lower your real estate tax bill.

The City of Philadelphia offers a number of abatement and exemption programs that may reduce a property’s real estate tax bill.

  • Tax abatements reduce taxes by applying credits to the amount of tax due.
  • Tax exemptions provide tax relief by reducing a property’s assessed value.

Abatements

Get a property tax abatement

Guidelines for determining which Real Estate Tax abatements you can get for your property.

Exemptions

Get the Homestead Exemption

How to apply for the Homestead Exemption to reduce your Real Estate Tax bill if you own your home in Philadelphia.

Get a nonprofit Real Estate Tax exemption

Nonprofit organizations are eligible for a Real Estate Tax exemption in Philadelphia.

Get a Real Estate Tax adjustment after a catastrophic loss

How to get a Real Estate Tax adjustment after a catastrophic loss due to fire or another natural disaster.

Apply for the Longtime Owner Occupants Program (LOOP)

Homeowners who meet eligibility requirements can apply for this Real Estate Tax assistance program.

Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption

The Disabled Veterans Tax Exemption provides real estate tax exemption for any honorably discharged veteran who is 100% disabled, is a resident of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, and has a financial need.

You can learn more from the PA Department of Military and Veterans Affairs.


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