An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior citizen property tax freeze.
This bill establishes a new program to freeze property taxes for eligible senior citizens and disabled individuals in Pennsylvania. To qualify, applicants must own and live in their home for at least 10 years, have a household income of $45,000 or less, and meet specific age or disability criteria. If approved, the property tax amount is locked at the level paid in the base year, and the freeze continues as long as the person remains eligible and renews their application annually. The Department of Revenue will create a standardized application form and publish annual reports detailing how many people participate and the total tax savings generated by the program.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Aug 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Aug 15, 2024
Last action Aug 15, 2024
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1
Aug 15, 2024
Committee
Referred to Finance
lower
1 primary · 13 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jim Prokopiak
DDemocratic
Co
Bob Freeman
DDemocratic
Co
Carol Hill-Evans
DDemocratic
Co
Dave Madsen
DDemocratic
Co
Heather Boyd
DDemocratic
Co
Johanny Cepeda-Freytiz
DDemocratic
Co
José Giral
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Borowski
DDemocratic
Co
Missy Cerrato
DDemocratic
Co
Nancy Guenst
DDemocratic
Co
Pat Gallagher
DDemocratic
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