Philadelphia’s Department of Revenue has announced a special relief measure for federal workers who are unpaid during the ongoing U.S. government shutdown.

Philadelphia federal workers can temporarily delay tax and water bill payments to Revenue. You can defer these payments until the shutdown ends.

The program seeks to ease the financial burden of those who haven’t received a paycheck due to the shutdown. Simply fill out this application to get the help you need.

The application covers water bills, current Real Estate Tax Installment Plans and Owner-Occupied Payment Agreements (OOPA). Depending on your situation, you’ll need your property address, tax or water account details, or water access code to apply.

Federal employees who successfully sign up for this emergency bill-deferral program:

  • Will stay current with all bills and payment plans, and
  • Will not lose water service or face a tax sale.

When the federal government resumes operations and federal employees receive their paychecks, applicants will need to pay their outstanding balances. We’ll waive interest, penalties, and other charges if we get full payment within 45 days of the end of the government shutdown.

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) recipients can get extra help with their water bills. Talk to a water representative about affordability programs, like the Tiered Assistance Program (TAP). We’re here to help!

Apply online or get more information by email or calling the numbers below and identify yourself as a federal worker:

A city effort

Revenue’s deferment assistance is part of a larger City effort. In a press release on November 1, the Parker Administration announced it is giving $1.5 million in rental assistance to federal workers at risk of eviction. Read the full press release for more information on how Philadelphia is helping furloughed federal workers.

Defer your tax and water bill payments if you're a furloughed federal employee.