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This enacted ordinance changes Philadelphia’s low-income senior property-tax relief program by moving the application deadline from January 31 to September 30. It also allows eligible taxpayers to receive forgiveness for certain tax increases or assessment increases from prior tax years dating back to 2018, without refunds or credits for taxes already paid, and directs the Department to identify and automatically enroll eligible taxpayers when possible.

Amending Chapter 19-2900 of The Philadelphia Code, entitled "Senior Citizen Low Income Special Tax Provisions," to modify parameters of special tax provisions for low-income seniors, including the deadline for filing an application, all under certain terms and conditions.