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Abatements encourage new construction or rehabilitation of properties with the exemption of all or part of the value of the improvement for a set number of years. Abatements help revitalize communities, retain residents, attract home- and business-owners to the city of Philadelphia, and reduce development costs for commercial and residential projects.
Which Abatement is Right for Your Property?
Development Abatement for New or Improved Residential Properties (State Act 175)
— An abatement (for up to 30 months) from Real Estate Taxes during the construction or improvement of residential properties that will be sold or rented upon completion. (For developers only.)
Rehab Construction for Residential Properties (Ordinance 961)
— A ten-year abatement from Real Estate Taxes on improvements to existing residential properties. (Sale/owner-occupant only.)
Rehab & New Construction for Commercial & Industrial Properties (Ordinance 1130)
— A ten-year abatement from Real Estate Taxes on improvements due to rehabilitation or new construction of commercial, industrial, and any other business properties, including rental residential properties. (For property owners/developers.)
New Construction for Residential Properties (Ordinance 1456-A)
— A ten-year abatement from Real Estate Taxes for new construction of residential properties that will be sold upon completion. (Sale/owner-occupant only.)
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Glossary
A selection of terms relating to Abatements.
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Abatement
The exemption of all or part of the value of an improvement for a set number of years.
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