Pennsylvania Resolution Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Ban Real Property Taxation by 2030

Original title: A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, prohibiting the taxation of real property.

Last action · March 26, 2025: Referred to FINANCE, March 26, 2025Sponsors: Russ Diamond and 18 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Beginning July 1, 2030, all taxation, assessment, and valuation of real property by the Commonwealth or any local would be constitutionally prohibited under a introduced in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives.

Why it matters

Property owners across the Commonwealth would no longer be subject to real property taxes or assessments once the proposed constitutional ban takes full effect.

Background

Under Article XI of the Constitution of Pennsylvania, amending the state constitution requires passage by two successive sessions of the General Assembly followed by voter approval in a referendum. context

Who It Would Affect

Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

Real property owners

Real property owners would no longer be subject to taxation, assessment, or valuation of their real property by the Commonwealth or political subdivisions starting July 1, 2030.

Directly affected

Political subdivisions and local authorities

Local authorities, districts, jurisdictions, and political subdivisions would be prohibited from imposing, assessing, or valuing real property taxes.

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Qualified electors of Pennsylvania

Voters would be required to vote on the constitutional amendment at a general or municipal election following second passage by the General Assembly.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

When would the real property tax ban take effect?

If passed as a constitutional amendment, the prohibition on real property taxation, assessment, and valuation would take effect on July 1, 2030.

What bodies would be prohibited from taxing real property?

The prohibition would apply to the Commonwealth as well as any authority, district, jurisdiction, or within Pennsylvania.

What steps are required for the constitutional amendment to be enacted?

The amendment requires passage by two successive sessions of the General Assembly, compliance with advertising requirements by the Secretary of the Commonwealth, and approval by at a general or municipal election.

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Where This Stands

Currently in committee. The next step in the legislative lifecycle is Floor Vote.

Procedural history

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Mar 26, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to FINANCE, March 26, 2025

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