Budget & Taxes (Property Tax)

in committee · Pennsylvania · House Jan 8, 2026

HB 2116: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in tax relief in cities of the first class, further providing for supplemental senior citizen tax reduction; and, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, providing for income calculation and further providing for property tax and rent rebate.

HB 2116 amends Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to provide additional property tax relief for low-income senior citizens. It creates a 50% supplemental rebate on top of existing property tax rebates for seniors with household income ≤ $30,000 who live in cities other than first-class cities (e.g., Philadelphia), school districts, or second-class A cities. The bill changes income calculation by allowing property taxes paid on primary residences to reduce taxable income, and updates rebate schedules with annual inflation adjustments based on the Consumer Price Index. These changes directly affect seniors aged 65+ with low fixed incomes who qualify for base property tax or rent rebates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides supplemental property tax relief for low-income seniors (income ≤ $30k), directly reducing tax burden per Taxpayer Relief Act amendment.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tags Seniors

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Dec 9, 2025

HB 2092: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, providing for reduction of school district debt.

HB 2092 requires Pennsylvania school districts to use state funds received for approved school construction projects to reduce the associated debt rather than treating them as general revenue. Districts that received funds before the bill's effective date must reduce debt by the full amount of those funds, while districts receiving funds after must apply the funds directly to the project's debt. As debt is reduced, districts must lower their property tax rates (millage) proportionally. This applies to all school districts with construction projects approved under the Fiscal Code, directly affecting how they manage debt and local tax rates.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesMandates proportional property tax rate cuts as school debt is reduced using state construction funds, directly providing tax relief through fiscal management.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Debt & Bonds Property Tax Revenue

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signed · Pennsylvania · House Nov 12, 2025

HB 416: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, providing for Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program; in 911 Emergency Communication Services, further providing for surcharge; in Department of Revenue, further providing for exclusion from classes of income and providing for research and experimental expenditures and qualified production property, for report to General Assembly and for interest expense; in joint underwriting association, further providing for findings and for definitions, repealing provisions relating to sunset and providing for risk-based capital certification, for fund transfers, for association oversight and additional duties, for Joint Underwriting Association Board, for board meetings, for construction, for dissolution, for appropriations and for reports and hearings; in State Health Insurance Exchange Affordability Program, further providing for Exchange Affordability Assistance Account; providing for Rural Health Transformation Program; in Treasury Department, providing for waiver of interest, costs and fees; in procedure for disbursement of money from the State Treasury, further providing for use and appropriation of unused Commonwealth funds; in oil and gas wells, further providing for Oil and Gas Lease Fund; providing for advanced air mobility sites and for public transportation vehicles; in human services, further providing for resident care and related costs; in Attorney General, providing for home improvement contractor registration fee; providing for Rare Disease Advisory Council, for affordable housing tax credit and for working Pennsylvanians tax credit; in additional keystone opportunity expansion zones, providing for additional keystone opportunity expansion zones for certain counties of the fourth class; providing for additional extensions of keystone opportunity zones; in special funds, further providing for funding, for expiration and for other grants; in additional special funds and restricted accounts, further providing for establishment of special fund and account, for use of fund and for distributions from Pennsylvania Race Horse Development Fund and providing for refund of 2003 assessment by Insurance Department; in additional special funds and restricted accounts relating to Service and Infrastructure Improvement Fund, further providing for deposits and providing for Property Tax Relief Fund; in general budget implementation, further providing Executive Offices, for Department of Community and Economic Development, for Department of Environmental Protection, for Pennsylvania Fish and Boat Commission, for Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency and for Commonwealth Financing Authority, providing for stenography services, further providing for surcharges, for Federal and Commonwealth use of forest land and for Multimodal Transportation Fund and providing for State Sexual Offenders Assessment Board, for interest transfers, for fund transfers and for miscellaneous provisions; in 2024-2025 budget implementation, further providing for Department of Education, for Department of Environmental Protection and for Department of Human Services; in Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development Program, further providing for scope of article, for definitions and for the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development Program, providing for review and determination of specific permits and for State agency permits and further providing for construction; providing for electricity load forecast accountability, for 2025-2026 budget implementation and for 2025-2026 restrictions on appropriations for funds and accounts; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

HB 416 establishes a new Child Care Staff Recruitment and Retention Program to support early childhood educators and creates a Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access in underserved areas. It also streamlines permit processes for economic development projects through the Streamlining Permits for Economic Expansion and Development Program. These provisions are integrated into the 2025 state budget implementation, alongside administrative updates to tax collection procedures, state fund management, and reporting requirements for agencies like the Department of Revenue and Treasury. The bill does not alter existing tax rates or create new funding streams but modifies how current state financial systems operate.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill funds essential programs (Child Care, Rural Health) and provides tax credits (affordable housing, working Pennsylvanians), supporting budget allocation and tax relief.90% confidence ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareBill establishes Rural Health Transformation Program to improve healthcare access in underserved areas, directly advancing healthcare services and access.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingBill explicitly includes 'affordable housing tax credit' as a direct funding mechanism for affordable housing programs.95% confidence ✓ TransportationSupports TransportationBill explicitly mentions 'public transportation vehicles' and 'advanced air mobility sites' in title, directly supporting transportation infrastructure expansion.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Fees & Licensing Property Tax State Budget Insurance Substance Abuse Affordable Housing Property Development Property Taxes Vehicle Registration

in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 10, 2025

SB 407: An Act amending Title 51 (Military Affairs) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption, further providing for definitions and for duty of commission.

SB 407 amends Pennsylvania's disabled veterans' real estate tax exemption law to clarify eligibility rules. It establishes an automatic exemption for disabled veterans with annual household income of $75,000 or less (adjusted every two years using the Consumer Price Index), while requiring additional proof of need for applicants earning above this threshold. The bill defines "annual income" broadly to include pensions, disability payments, and other sources, while excluding certain benefits like Medicare or food assistance. The state commission must publish updated income thresholds biennially in the Pennsylvania Bulletin. This directly affects disabled veterans seeking property tax relief by standardizing income-based eligibility.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides automatic real estate tax exemption for disabled veterans with income ≤$75k (adjusted annually), reducing tax burden for lower-income group per tax relief indicators.95% confidence ✓ VeteransSupports VeteransAutomatically exempts low-income disabled veterans from real estate taxes, expanding financial relief and strengthening tax benefit accessibility for veterans.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Tax Incentives Veteran Benefits Veteran Education

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 4, 2025

HB 465: An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in school finances, providing for commercial property tax redistribution.

HB 465 (2025) amends Pennsylvania's Public School Code to redirect a portion of commercial property taxes collected by school districts to intermediate units for redistribution. School districts with commercial properties valued at $10 million or more must send increasing percentages of those taxes (starting at 10% in year one, rising to 70% by year seven) to their intermediate unit's commercial property tax group. The intermediate unit then redistributes these funds to school districts based on each district's average daily student enrollment relative to the total enrollment of all districts it serves. This bill directly affects school districts containing high-value commercial properties, changing how their commercial tax revenue is collected and allocated.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRedirects commercial property tax revenue from larger districts to redistribute funds, strengthening equitable school funding through fiscal reallocation within the tax system.92% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationRedirects commercial property taxes to redistribute funds among school districts, aiming to balance school funding resources per bill's redistribution mechanism.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue School Funding

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jun 9, 2025

HB 1072: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions and for filing and payment of claim. Amending the act of August 26, 1971 (P.L.351, No.91), known as the State Lottery Law, in State Lottery, further providing for disposition of funds.

HB 1072 modifies two existing laws: it updates the Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify eligibility and application processes for senior citizens' property tax and rent rebate programs, directly affecting seniors who qualify for these benefits. It also amends the State Lottery Law to specify how lottery revenue funds are allocated and managed. The bill makes concrete changes to how rebate claims are filed and paid under the senior assistance program, while adjusting the disposition of lottery funds. These amendments aim to streamline administration without creating new programs or altering benefit amounts.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesAmends Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify senior tax rebate processes, providing direct tax relief for qualifying seniors under existing programs.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Pennsylvania · Senate Mar 6, 2025

SB 393: An Act authorizing senior citizens to claim an exemption from tax increases as to certain real property; and providing for termination of the exemption.

SB 393, the Senior Citizens' Property Tax Freeze Act, allows Pennsylvania residents aged 65+ who live on their property for at least five years and earn under $65,000 annually to freeze their real property tax increases. To qualify, applicants must submit a notarized form proving eligibility and submit annual income proof. The exemption ends if the property is sold or transferred (except to another eligible senior), and the state will reimburse local governments for lost tax revenue. The law applies starting January 1, 2026, and replaces conflicting existing laws. This directly affects qualifying seniors owning residential property in Pennsylvania.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides tax relief for seniors under $65k income by freezing property tax increases, protecting lower-income seniors from tax hikes while reimbursing local governments.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Revenue

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House Feb 24, 2025

HB 702: An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, in senior citizens property tax and rent rebate assistance, further providing for definitions.

HB 702 amends the definition of "claimant" in Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act to clarify eligibility for senior citizens' property tax and rent rebate assistance. The bill specifies three qualifying categories: individuals aged 65 or older (or with a spouse aged 65+), widows or widowers aged 50 or older, and permanently disabled persons aged 18 or older during the tax year. This change directly affects seniors, widows/widowers, and disabled residents applying for the rebate program by providing clearer eligibility standards. The amendment updates existing definitions without creating new benefits or altering funding. The bill takes effect 60 days after enactment.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesClarifies eligibility for senior/disabled tax rebates, expanding access to existing relief program. Directly provides tax benefit to vulnerable groups, aligning with tax relief indicators.90% confidence ✓ HousingSupports HousingClarifies eligibility for senior/disabled rent/property tax rebates, directly reducing housing costs for vulnerable groups under existing assistance program.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax Property Taxes Renters

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passed · Pennsylvania · House Jul 23, 2025

HB 1668: An Act amending the act of April 9, 1929 (P.L.343, No.176), known as The Fiscal Code, in Water Assistance Program, providing for retrofitting residential high-rise buildings with automatic fire sprinkler systems.

HB 1668 allows first-class cities in Pennsylvania to create property tax incentives for owners of residential high-rise buildings to install automatic fire sprinkler systems and monitoring devices. It directly affects building owners in cities like Philadelphia by offering tax abatements or relief programs to encourage these safety upgrades. The bill amends the Fiscal Code to authorize this approach, focusing on concrete policy changes without mandating specific actions.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesProvides property tax abatements for fire safety upgrades, directly aligning with tax relief indicators in Budget & Taxes policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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in committee · Pennsylvania · House May 5, 2025

HB 1394: An Act amending the act of March 4, 1971 (P.L.6, No.2), known as the Tax Reform Code of 1971, repealing provisions relating to inheritance tax; in procedure and administration, further providing for petition for reassessment; and, in governmental obligations, further providing for taxability of government obligations.

HB 1394 proposes to repeal the inheritance tax in Pennsylvania, directly affecting estates and beneficiaries who would no longer be subject to this tax on inherited assets. The bill also modifies procedures for taxpayers to petition for a reassessment of taxes. Additionally, it updates existing provisions related to how government-issued obligations are treated for tax purposes.

Topics ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesRepealing inheritance tax provides direct tax relief, reducing tax burden on estates. Aligns with 'support' indicator of tax relief for affected groups.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Property Tax

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