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Amending Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled “Tax Exemptions for Longtime Owner-Occupants of Residential Properties,” to extend the tax year 2023 application deadline for real estate tax exemptions for longtime residential owner-occupants, all under certain terms and conditions.
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THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PHILADELPHIA HEREBY ORDAINS:
SECTION 1. Chapter 19-3900 of The Philadelphia Code is hereby amended to read as follows:
CHAPTER 19-3900. TAX EXEMPTIONS FOR LONGTIME OWNER-OCCUPANTS OF RESIDENTIAL PROPERTIES
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§ 19-3905. Benefit Determinations.
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(3) Except as otherwise provided in this subsection, no later than September 30 of each tax year, the owner of any property that meets the criteria set forth in Section 19-3903 and who wishes to participate in the program must apply to the OPA for certification as a participant in the program.
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(d) For tax year 2023 only, a property owner shall have until January 31, 2024, to apply to OPA for certification as a participant in the program.
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SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be effective immediately.
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