PASSED
This enacted ordinance removes the owner-occupancy requirement for Philadelphia’s real estate tax exemption on new residential construction. It applies to exemption applications submitted to the Board of Revision of Taxes on or after the ordinance’s effective date, while applicants must still address delinquent taxes and related charges as required.
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 eliminating the owner-occupied requirement for exemption, under certain terms and conditions.
Pass2000-10-12
Action by CITY COUNCIL
A motion was made that this matter be PASSED. The motion carried by the following vote:
12 Yes·4 No·0 Absent
Roll Call
| Member | Vote |
|---|---|
| Angel Ortiz | No |
| Anna Cibotti Verna | Yes |
| Blondell Reynolds Brown | Yes |
| Brian J. O'Neill | No |
| Darrell L. Clarke | Yes |
| David Cohen | Yes |
| Frank J. DiCicco | Yes |
| Frank Rizzo | No |
| James F. Kenney | Yes |
| Jannie L. Blackwell | Yes |
| Joan L. Krajewski | No |
| Marian B. Tasco | Yes |
| Michael A. Nutter | Yes |
| Rick Mariano | Yes |
| W. Thacher Longstreth | Yes |
| W. Wilson Goode, Jr. | Yes |