An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze.
This bill creates a property tax freeze program for Pennsylvania seniors. It allows residents aged 65+ who have lived in Pennsylvania for at least five years to freeze their property taxes at the "base year" amount if they meet income requirements ($65,000 annual household income or taxes exceeding 10% of income). The freeze applies only to primary residences and must be renewed annually with proof of continued eligibility. Local governments implement the program, and the state department tracks participation and savings through annual reports.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 22, 2025
Last action Jan 22, 2025
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Committee
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Jan 22, 2025
Committee
Referred to Finance
upper
1 primary · 10 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Frank Farry
RRepublican
Co
Camera Bartolotta
RRepublican
Co
Chris Gebhard
RRepublican
Co
Doug Mastriano
RRepublican
Co
James Malone
DDemocratic
Co
Jay Costa
DDemocratic
Co
Lisa Boscola
DDemocratic
Co
Lynda Culver
RRepublican
Co
Nikil Saval
DDemocratic
Co
Tracy Pennycuick
RRepublican
Co
Wayne Fontana
DDemocratic
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