The Homestead Exemption reduces the taxable portion of your property assessment by $45,000 if you own a home in Philadelphia and use it as your primary residence. It saves most homeowners around $629 each year.
Once we accept your Homestead application, you never have to reapply, unless your deed changes.
You can fill out the online application, or print one of the application forms and send them by mail to:
City of Philadelphia
Department of Revenue
PO Box 52817
Philadelphia, PA 19115
If you no longer qualify for the Homestead Exemption you must file the change/removal form.
| Name | Description | Released | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| Homestead Exemption flyer (English and Spanish) PDF | Informational flyer about the Homestead Exemption program. A Spanish language version is on page 2. | May 19, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (English) PDF | Use this form to apply for the Homestead Exemption on your Real Estate Tax. | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Spanish) PDF | Utilice este formulario para solicitar una reducción de sus impuestos sobre la propiedad con el programa Homestead Exemption. | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Vietnamese) PDF | Xin vui lòng sử dụng mẫu đơn này để áp dụng cho Chương trình Miễn Thuế Nhà cửa vườn tược. | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (French) PDF | Utilisez ce formulaire pour demander un allégement de vos taxes foncières à travers le programme Homestead Exemption. | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Haitian) PDF | Use this form to apply for the Homestead Exemption on your Real Estate Tax - Haitian | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemptionنموذج طلب الـ (Arabic) PDF | استخدم هذا النموذج للطلب بحصانة المساكن لضرائبك العقارية | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Chinese) PDF | 请使用此表格申请房地产税税收减免-宅地豁免申请 | February 23, 2022 | |
| Homestead Exemption application (Russian) PDF | Для участия в программе Homestead Exemption, воспользуйтесь бланком заявления. | February 23, 2022 |