Bill 190943
Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Homestead Exclusion,” to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions.
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How members voted
Vote on Dec 12, 2019 · CITY COUNCIL
Aye (17)
Council President ClarkeCouncilmember SquillaCouncilmember JohnsonCouncilmember BlackwellCouncilmember JonesCouncilmember HenonCouncilmember Quiñones SánchezCouncilmember BassCouncilmember ParkerCouncilmember O'NeillCouncilmember DombCouncilmember GreenCouncilmember GreenleeCouncilmember GymCouncilmember OhCouncilmember Reynolds BrownCouncilmember Taubenberger
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“…d Members of the Council of the City of Philadelphia, the Committee of the Whole, which is referred Bill No. 190943, entitled an Ordinance amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Stated Meeting December 5, 2019 Philadelphia Code, entitled Homestead Exclusion, to increase the amount of the Homestead Exclusion. And Bill No. 1909444, entitled an Ordinance amending Chapter 19-1300 of The Philadelphia Code entitled Real Estate …”
Chief Clerk · Stated Meeting, December 5, 2019 · Dec 5, 2019 · official transcript, this passage
Status timeline
- Nov 21, 2019Introduced and Referred · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was Introduced and Referred.to the Committee of the Whole
- Dec 3, 2019HEARING NOTICES SENT · Committee of the Whole
This Bill was HEARING NOTICES SENT.
- Dec 3, 2019HEARING HELD · Committee of the Whole
This Bill was HEARING HELD.
- Dec 3, 2019REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED · Committee of the Whole
This Bill was REPORTED FAVORABLY, RULE SUSPENSION REQUESTED.
- Dec 5, 2019SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was SUSPEND THE RULES OF THE COUNCIL.
- Dec 5, 2019READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was READ AND ORDERED PLACED ON NEXT WEEK'S SECOND READING CALENDAR.
- Dec 5, 2019ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR · CITY COUNCIL
This Bill was ORDERED PLACED ON THIS DAY`S FIRST READING CALENDAR.
- Dec 12, 2019READ AND PASSED · CITY COUNCIL
Recorded result: Pass
A motion was made that this Bill be READ AND PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
- Dec 31, 2019NO ACTION TAKEN - POCKET VETO · MAYOR
This Bill was NO ACTION TAKEN - POCKET VETO.
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..Title Amending Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Homestead Exclusion," to increase the amount of the homestead exclusion, under certain terms and conditions. ..Body THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS: SECTION 1. Section 19-1301.1 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows: � 19-1301.1. Homestead Exclusion. * * * (2) Commencing in tax year 2014, through and including tax year 2018, a homestead exclusion is hereby provided in the lesser amount of (A) thirty thousand dollars ($30,000) multiplied by the established predetermined ratio; or (B) fifty percent (50%) of the median assessed value of properties granted a homestead exemption, as certified by the OPA by no later than November 15 of the year prior to the tax year. (2.1) For tax year 2019, a homestead exclusion is hereby provided in the amount of forty thousand dollars ($40,000). (2.2) [Commencing in] For tax year 2020, [and continuing thereafter,] a homestead exclusion is hereby provided in the amount of forty-five thousand dollars ($45,000). (2.3) Commencing in tax year 2021, and continuing thereafter, a homestead exclusion is hereby provided in the amount of fifty thousand dollars ($50,000). * * * ______________________________ Explanation: [Brackets] indicate matter deleted. Italics indicate new matter added. ..End