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Read. Follow. Verify.Proposed Expansion of Low-Income Property Tax Relief to Certain Trusts
Record date · April 23, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This bill proposes an amendment to the Philadelphia Code to allow s that hold property for the benefit of a to qualify for existing low-income tax provisions. The legislation is currently under review by the Committee on Finance.
If passed, this bill would change eligibility requirements for low-income property tax relief, potentially allowing residents whose homes are held in to access tax benefits previously restricted to individual property owners.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Trust beneficiaries
Individuals whose primary residences are held in trust may become eligible for low-income tax relief programs if the bill is enacted.
Philadelphia Department of Revenue
The department would be responsible for administering the expanded tax relief criteria and verifying trust eligibility.
Key Facts
- The bill amends Chapter 19-4600 of The Philadelphia Code, known as 'Low-Income Tax Provisions'.
- The proposed change extends eligibility for low-income tax relief to trusts that own property for the benefit of a natural person.
- Eligibility for the extension is subject to 'certain conditions' as defined in the bill text.
- The bill is currently in the 'IN COMMITTEE' status.
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- The bill was introduced on April 23, 2026.
- The bill is being reviewed by the Committee on Finance.
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Expansion of Tax Relief Eligibility
The bill represents a shift toward aligning tax relief eligibility for trust-held properties with those held by individual owners.
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