Blog: Philly Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Freeze Program
By Jim Donovan: The Philadelphia Department of Revenue is now accepting applications for the 2015 Senior Citizen Real Estate Tax Freeze Program. The program helps senior citizens save money by "freezing" their real estate taxes at the current year's rate. Once approved, the homeowner's real estate taxes will not increase.
To qualify for the program, applicants must be 65 years or older OR 50 years old and the widow or widower of someone who was at least 65 years old at their time of death. In addition, the total annual household income must be $23,500 or less for a single person OR $31,500 or less for a married couple.
Each homeowner applicant will need to provide proof of household income and age.
Applications can be obtained by calling 215-686-6442 or by visiting the Department of Revenue's website at http://www.phila.gov/Revenue/payments/agreements/Pages/SeniorCitizenPrograms.aspx