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City of Philadelphia - Homestead Exemption

1401 John F. Kennedy Boulevard, Philadelphia, PA 19102

Eligibility

Residents of Philadelphia County who own the property they live in, even if they have a mortgage or are delinquent on their taxes. Visit the eligibility website for additional details. You may be eligible for a conditional Homestead Exemption if: A) You inherited the house from a deceased relative B) A fraudulent mortgage or deed was recorded for your house C)) You entered into a rent-to-own agreement and have paid all or some of the sale price for the house.

Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm

Application process

The final deadline to apply for the Homestead Exemption is December 1 of each year. Early filers should apply by September 13, to see approval reflected on their Real Estate Tax bill for the following year. To apply, call or visit the intake website to complete an online application or download an application to print and return by mail. Phone: 215-686-9200 Mailing Address: City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue P.O. Box 52817 Philadelphia, PA 19115

Fees

Services provided free of charge

Service area

Philadelphia, PA

Other Information

Focus Population

  • General
Reduces the taxable portion of your property’s assessed value. With this exemption, the assessed value of the property is reduced by $100,000. Most homeowners will save about $1,319 a year on their Real Estate Tax bill.

Providing organization

City of Philadelphia
Provides various municipal programs and services associated with the City of Philadelphia.