Bill 130586
Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by limiting the exemption of certain real estate taxes for improvements to, or construction of, certain real properties; all under certain terms and conditions.
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“…e end, who has the greater needs? The kids. For this reason, I am withdrawing this bill in favor of Bill No. 130586 introduced last week. My priority is now funding for schools as soon as possible, not 2016. I also call on the Mayor and the School Reform Commission to reject the current tax abatement policy that gives away tax dollars that could be used in needy schools and to immediately back my new bill. The campai…”
Councilman Goode · Stated Meeting, September 19, 2013 · Sep 19, 2013 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Sep 12, 2013Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made by Councilmember Goode that this matter be Introduced and Referred to the Committee of the Whole. The motion carried unanimously.
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..Title Amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Real Estate Taxes," by limiting the exemption of certain real estate taxes for improvements to, or construction of, certain real properties; all under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code is amended to read as follows: CHAPTER 19-1300. REAL ESTATE TAXES * * * §19-1303(2). Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on Improvements to Residential Properties. * * * D. Exemption Amount. (1) The exemption from real estate taxes shall be limited to that portion of the additional assessment attributable to the actual cost of improvements to eligible property. (a) The exemption from real estate taxes shall be limited [so] to that improvement for which an exemption has been requested in the manner set forth below, and for which a separate assessment has been made by the Board of Revision of Taxes. (2) The exemption from real estate taxes shall apply both to City and School District of Philadelphia taxes, provided that, with respect to applications for exemption filed on or after July 1, 2014, the exemption shall apply solely to City taxes. * * * §19-1303(4). Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties. * * * D. Exemption Amount. (1) The exemption from real estate taxes shall be limited to that portion of the assessment valuation attributable to the cost of construction of the new eligible dwelling unit. (2) The exemption from real estate taxes shall be limited to that construction for which an exemption has been requested in the manner set forth below, and for which a separate assessment has been made by the Board of Revision of Taxes. (3) The exemption from real estate taxes shall apply both to City and School District of Philadelphia taxes, provided that, with respect to applications for exemption filed on or after July 1, 2014, the exemption shall apply solely to City taxes. * * * SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately. ___________________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End