Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania
Philadelphia County homestead exemption
In Philadelphia County, you apply for the homestead exemption with the City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue; the deadline is December 1.
- Office
- City of Philadelphia Department of Revenue
- Deadline
- December 1
- State exemption
- Varies; see details
- Renewal
- Renews automaticallyStatewide rule
The final deadline to apply is December 1 of each year. Apply by October 1 to see the benefit on your Real Estate Tax bill; later approvals get a second, adjusted bill.
Apply online through the Philadelphia Tax Center, by phone on the Homestead Hotline (215) 686-9200, or by mail. You never reapply unless your deed changes; properties with a 10-year tax abatement are not eligible.
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Local homestead amounts in Philadelphia County
| Exemption | Taxing unit | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Exemption With this exemption, the property's assessed value is reduced by $100,000. Starting in 2025, most homeowners save up to $1,399 a year on their Real Estate Tax bill. | City of Philadelphia and School District of Philadelphia | $100,000 off assessed value | Source |
Estimated yearly savings
On City of Philadelphia and School District of Philadelphia taxes alone
About $1,400 a year
- Exemption
- Homestead Exemption: $100,000 off taxable value · source
- Tax rate
- City of Philadelphia and School District of Philadelphia 2025 rate: 1.3998% · source
$100,000 ÷ 100 × 1.3998 = $1,400
This assumes your home's value is at least $100,000. It covers one taxing unit only; county, city and other local exemptions add to it. Your bill shows the real figure.
How to check if you already have it
Confirm whether your property already has the exemption using the estimator on the Property Search website.
Pennsylvania rules that apply here
- The home is your primary residence (domicile) and you are an owner.
- Condo and co-op units used as an owner's domicile qualify.
- If part of a building is your home, only that portion qualifies.
- Farms of at least 10 acres used as the owner's domicile may also get a farmstead exclusion.
Full Pennsylvania homestead guide: amounts, senior and veteran exemptions, late filing and portability.
Sources
- Get the Homestead Exemption · City of Philadelphia
- Real Estate Tax · City of Philadelphia
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