Property owners who have not received a 2017 Real Estate Tax Bill can look up their Real Estate Tax balance on the Department of Revenue’s website. You will need either an address for the property or a BRT number. Taxpayers who pay their Real Estate Tax bill before March 1 will receive a 1 percent discount.

For convenience, tax payments can be made using e-check, the fast, free and easy online payment method. To pay by e-check, visit www.phila.gov/pay and select “Taxes.” You will need your bank’s nine-digit routing number, your bank account number and an email address.

For those who qualify, assistance programs are available to help you pay your Philadelphia Real Estate Taxes.

Get more information about these programs.

Homestead Exemption – The Homestead Exemption offers Real Estate Tax saving to all owner-occupied Philadelphia homeowners by reducing the assessed value of the property by $30,000, resulting in a lower taxable amount.

Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Program – Senior citizens who own and live in their home can save money by having their real estate taxes “frozen” so that they will not increase in the future. Age and income guidelines apply.

Owner-Occupied Real Estate Payment Agreement program – Homeowners who occupy their homes can make monthly payments on back taxes. Payments are based on household income and family size.

Real Estate Tax Installment Program – Those who own and occupy their homes can pay their annual real estate taxes in monthly installments. Income guidelines apply. However, all senior citizens (65 years or older) are eligible, regardless of income.

Real Estate Tax Deferral Program – Residents who own and occupy their homes and whose real estate taxes have increased significantly can postpone payment of the increased amount that is above 15%.  Payment on the excess amount can be deferred until transfer or sale of the property.

LOOP –  The Longtime Owners Occupant Program (LOOP) is for homeowners who have lived in their homes for 10 years or more, experienced a significant increase in their property assessment from one year to the next, and meet income and other eligibility requirement.

Questions regarding Real Estate Taxes or assistance programs can be sent by email to Revenue@phila.gov or by contacting the Taxpayer Services unit at 215-686-6442.

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