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Read. Follow. Verify.Exempting Bus Loading Facilities from the Philadelphia Parking Tax
Record date · June 11, 2026
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What This Bill Does
This legislation amends the Philadelphia Code to exclude bus loading facilities from the city's . The change applies only to facilities meeting specific terms and conditions defined by the city.
Operators of bus loading facilities in Philadelphia will no longer be required to collect or pay the city's on those specific operations, provided they meet the new regulatory criteria.
Who It Affects
Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
Bus loading facility operators
These operators are no longer subject to the parking tax for their loading facilities, provided they meet the city's terms and conditions.
City of Philadelphia
The city will no longer collect parking tax revenue from qualifying bus loading facilities.
Key Facts
- The bill amends Chapter 19-1200 of the Philadelphia Code.
- The definition of 'parking facility' is updated to exclude bus loading facilities.
- The tax exemption for bus loading facilities is subject to specific terms and conditions.
- The bill was introduced on May 14, 2026.
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- The bill status is officially recorded as ENACTED.
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Narrowing of Tax Base
The city is actively narrowing the scope of the parking tax by carving out specific exemptions for bus-related infrastructure.
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