Resources for
Property Owners

LOOP is a Real Estate Tax relief program for eligible homeowners whose property assessments increased by 50% or more, from last year. Participants must also fall within income limits, and meet length of home ownership requirements. To qualify you must prove that you are a homeowner whose primary residence’s assessment increased by 50% or more from last year; that you have lived in your home for 10 years or more; that your property taxes are paid or in an active installment agreement; and income is below the level established by the City of Philadelphia. Ex. a single person household has an annual income cap of $94,650.00. You cannot enroll in LOOP and the Homestead exemption at the same time. Call Philadelphia Department of Revenue (215) 686-9200.

If your Real Estate Tax increases by more than 15% from the previous year, you may be able to postpone payment on the excess amount. If eligible, you can defer payment until the property is transferred or sold. The City will charge a minimum annual interest rate of at least 2%, and the deferred amount will also be subject to a lien. Eligibility and extent of benefit is determined by the amount of income tax relative to household income. Call Philadelphia Department of Revenue 215-686-6442.

If you are a member of the National Guard or a reserve component of the United States Armed Forces, who is called to active duty outside of Pennsylvania, the City of Philadelphia may give you a tax credit against real estate taxes. Call Philadelphia Department of Revenue 215-686- 6442.

For senior citizens who qualify, the City of Philadelphia will “freeze” their real estate tax. Once approved, if your assessment changes or the tax rate changes, your taxes due will not increase. To qualify, you or your spouse must be 65 or older, or you must be over 50 and your deceased spouse was at least 65 at the time of death; and meet income guidelines. Application deadline is October 15th each year. Call Philadelphia Department of Revenue 215-686-6442.

This program provides a rebate of some or all of your real estate taxes. To qualify, you must be age 65 or older, a widow/widower age 50 or older, or disabled age 18 or older; have owned and lived in the property during the rebate period; paid the real estate taxes in full; and meet income guidelines. Call Pennsylvania Department of Revenue 1-888-222-9190

If you are a 100% service-related disabled military veteran (or surviving spouse) and demonstrate financial need, you may qualify for a 100% exemption from real estate taxes. Contact the Philadelphia County Director of Veterans Affairs at (215) 686-3256, or the Commonwealth of PA, Department of Military Affairs, Bureau For Veterans Affairs, Annville, PA 17003-5002, 1-800-54-PAVE.

If you cannot pay your current real estate taxes by the March 31st due date of each year, you may apply to pay your taxes in monthly installments. The application deadline is February 28th of each year. To qualify, you must own and live in your property as your primary residence, and you must meet income guidelines. Call Philadelphia Department of Revenue 215-686-6442.

If you are a qualified homeowner, you may be eligible for an OOPA. You must provide written proof of Household Income, an ownership interest in the property, and proof that you reside at the property. Plans are based on household income and can be for as little as $25 per month (or no monthly payments in instances where a household has no income). Contact Philadelphia Department of Revenue 215-686-6442.