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Philadelphia County, PA Homestead Exemption: How to File
How the homestead exemption and property tax relief work for homeowners in Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania: the statewide program, where to file locally and how much you might save.
Counties, cities and school districts in Pennsylvania may add their own exemptions or set different rates. The office above lists what applies to Philadelphia County homes.
The Pennsylvania statewide program
Homestead Exclusion (Property Tax Relief)
Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development
Most homeowners
What it does
Reduces school property taxes on your primary residence, funded through state gaming revenue.
Who qualifies
Owners whose home is their primary residence.
How to apply
File a homestead application with your county assessment office.