Philadelphia property tax guides
Answers to common questions about Philadelphia property tax, from the Homestead Exemption to appeals.
Next deadline
- Homestead Exemption, final deadline. The last day to apply each year.
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Lower your bill
- What is the Philadelphia Homestead Exemption, and am I missing it?
$100,000 off your assessed value if you own and live in the home.
- Do I qualify for LOOP, the Longtime Owner Occupants Program?
For assessments up at least 50% in a year or 75% over five years.
- What is the Philadelphia Senior Citizen Tax Freeze?
Stops your Real Estate Tax from going up, with age and income requirements.
Challenge your assessment
- Why did my Philadelphia property assessment go up?
What a higher assessment means and what you can do about it.
- What is a First Level Review, and how is it different from an appeal?
Ask OPA to review your value. The 2026 deadline is October 5, 2026.
- How do I appeal my Philadelphia property assessment?
Formal appeals to the BRT are due the first Monday of October.
Rates and due dates
- What is the Philadelphia property tax rate?
1.3998% of assessed value for the 2025 tax year.
- When are Philadelphia property taxes due, and what happens if I pay late?
Due March 31. Late charges are 1.5% per month.
Your ZIP code
- How did home assessments change in your ZIP code?
Typical values, how many went up, and Homestead Exemption take-up in 46 Philadelphia ZIP codes.
Upcoming deadlines
Deadlines for the year starting .
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Homestead Exemption, final deadline
The last day to apply each year.
Verified against the city's Homestead Exemption page.
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After this date, the city adds late charges of 1.5% per month.
Verified against the city's Real Estate Tax page.
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Apply by this date for LOOP to count on that year's bill. The city accepts applications year-round.
Verified against the city's LOOP page.
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Senior Citizen Tax Freeze applications due
The yearly deadline to apply.
Verified against the city's Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Freeze page.
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Homestead Exemption, early filers
Apply by this date to see the exemption on your Real Estate Tax bill.
Verified against the city's Homestead Exemption page.
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Formal appeals due to the Board of Revision of Taxes
Due the first Monday of October each year.
Verified against the city's page on appealing a property assessment.