Application for the low-income Real Estate Tax freeze | Department of Revenue

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We’re accepting applications for the Low-income Real Estate Tax Freeze for Tax Year 2026. The deadline to apply is September 30. You can apply online at the Philadelphia Tax Center, by mail, or in person at one of our service centers.

The City of Philadelphia will “freeze” your Real Estate Tax if you meet certain income requirement. Use the form below to apply for the Low-income Real Estate Tax Freeze. Applications are due on September 30 each year. You can also apply online.

Name	Description	Released
Low-income Real Estate Tax Freeze form PDF	If you meet the income requirement, use this form to stop property taxes from increasing above your current bill amount.	June 17, 2025
Low-income Tax Freeze application – SPANISH PDF	Utilice este formulario de solicitud si cumple con los requisitos de ingresos para congelar y prevenir que su impuesto a la propiedad aumente con relación a la factura presente.	June 17, 2025
Low-income Real Estate Tax Freeze flyer – English and Spanish PDF	Informational flyer about income requirements for the Low-income Real Estate Tax Freeze program. There's a Spanish language version on page 2.	June 17, 2025

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