You may need to request a Real Estate Tax refund if:

• You paid more tax than you owed.
• Your property assessment was reduced as a result of an appeal.
• Your liability was reduced as a result of a Real Estate Tax assistance program or abatement.

Submitting an online petition is the fastest and most convenient way to claim a refund. A username and password aren’t required to submit an electronic petition through the Philadelphia Tax Center. You only need your address and proof of payment.

Follow these steps:

1. Go to the Philadelphia Tax Center.
2. Find “Search for a property” on the homepage and enter your street address.
3. Select “Search.” Your property’s OPA number will appear in blue on the right side of this same screen. Select it and proceed to the next screen, where you can view a summary of your property account.
4. If there’s a refundable credit on your account, you will see a blue “Apply for a refund” link on the right side of this screen. Select it and enter your entity type and relationship to the property.
5. Complete all sections on the “Property refund petition” screen and follow the on-screen instructions to submit your refund request.