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Amending Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code, entitled Authorization to offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties, by expanding the time to make an application for an exemption, under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Section 19-1303(4) of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
§19-1303(4). Authorization to Offer Exemption from Real Estate Taxes on New Construction of Residential Properties.
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F. Procedure for Obtaining Exemption.
(1) At the time a building permit for residential construction is applied for, the Department of Licenses and Inspections shall notify the applicant by a printed notice of the possibility of a tax exemption under this ordinance. Within sixty (60) days of the date that the building permit is issued, or within 365 days of the date that the certificate of occupancy of the property is issued provided that the certificate of occupancy is issued after March 1, 2000 and prior to June 30, 2002, the applicant shall apply to the Board of Revision of Taxes for an exemption. The application shall be upon forms prescribed by the Board of Revision of Taxes and must be filed within the specified time period.
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SECTION 2. Effective Date; Application. This Ordinance shall take effect immediately.
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Explanation:
Italics indicate new matter added.
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