Apply for Philadelphia’s new Low-Income Tax Freeze Program by Jan. 31, 2025
Source: City of Philadelphia
The Philadelphia Department of Revenue is accepting applications for its newly created assistance program, the Low-Income Tax Freeze. In June, Mayor Cherelle L. Parker signed into law this new initiative to offer financial relief to low-income homeowners in the city. The Low-Income Tax Freeze program “freezes” real estate tax bills for eligible owner-occupied properties in Philadelphia.
“The Low-Income Tax Freeze program is one more tool in the toolbox to help Philadelphians lower their tax bills,” said Mayor Parker. “No homeowner in Philadelphia should ever fear losing their home because they cannot pay their taxes. The City offers useful programs to help keep tax bills affordable and protect residents.”
The Low-Income Tax Freeze program is available to homeowners who meet the annual income eligibility requirements of $33,500 for an individual or $41,500 for a couple. Qualifying homeowners can apply online through the Philadelphia Tax Center at tax-services.phila.gov. Applications can also be made in person at one of the City’s neighborhood municipal centers, weekdays, from 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.:
- Municipal Services Building, 1401 JFK Blvd., Public Services Concourse
- Northeast Municipal Services Center, 7522 Castor Ave.
Jan. 31, 2025 is the last day to apply and receive the benefit on the 2025 tax bill.
“The Low-Income Tax Freeze program is a significant component of our mission to provide equitable tax relief to our most vulnerable residents, while ensuring everyone pays their fair share,” said Kathleen McColgan, commissioner, Department of Revenue. “Eligible homeowners enrolled in this program will see significant savings and be protected from increasing property valuations in rapidly changing neighborhoods.”
Philadelphia offers some of the most substantive assistance programs for real estate tax. These programs, like the recently increased Homestead Exemption, will save most homeowners up to $1,399 on their 2025 tax bill.
For more information about the Low-Income Tax Freeze, call the Department of Revenue at 215-686-6442 or visit phila.gov/taxfreeze. Applications are available in English and Spanish. Multi-language accommodation is available through the call center.
