Tax Abatement Legislation
4/25/2009
Council gets an earful from developers on costs
By Patrick Kerkstra Inquirer Staff Writer
4/17/2009
Jones proposes graduated tax abatements
By Patrick Kerkstra Inquirer Staff Writer
4/16/2009
Councilman Clarke Introduces Two Tax Abatement Bills
Bill 090298 would reduce the amount of real estate taxes exempted over ten years, from 100% in the first year to 90% in the second, 80% in the third, 70% in the fourth, 60% in the fifth, and 50% in the sixth through tenth years. Bill 090299 would reduce the real estate tax exemption 10% each year, from 100% in the first year to 10% in the tenth year.
View Bill 090298 and Bill 090299
3/5/2009
Bill 090167: New Bill Ties Tax Abatement to LEED Certification; Hearing April 2
Introduced on March 5 by Councilmembers Jones, Reynolds Brown, and Green, Bill 090167 would amend real estate tax exemptions to require LEED certification under certain terms and conditions. The Committee on Finance will hold a Public Hearing Thursday, April 2, 2009, at 1:00 PM, in Room 400, City Hall, to hear testimony on the bill. Immediately following the hearing, the Committee on Finance will hold a public meeting to consider action on the bill.
Legislative Update 2009 Archives
- 12/11/2009 Bill 090841: International Building Code (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/18/2009 Bill 090520: Economic Opportunity Plans (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/18/2009 Zoning Board of Adjustment Legislation (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/16/2009 Community Restoration and Revitalization Act (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 09/09/2009 Plan C Budget (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 08/13/2009 Mayor’s Task Force Makes Recommendations on Tax Structure and Development Climate (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 05/18/2009 Mayor’s Task Force on Tax Policy & Economic Competitiveness (Current)
- 05/13/2009 Bill 090349: Councilmember Krajewski Proposes Delaware River Conservation District (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/24/2009 Bill 090326: First Philadelphia Program (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/21/2009 Bill 090127: Authorizes L&I to Extend Permit Expiration Dates (Current)
- 04/21/2009 Bill 090127: Authorizes L&I to Extend Permit Expiration Dates (CurrentCurrent)
- 04/21/2009 Bill 090191: Prohibits ZBA Special Approvals from Being Transferred to Another Parcel (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/21/2009 Bill 090294: PCPC Approval of Plans of Development in Commercial Entertainment District (CurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 04/21/2009 Bill 090190: Provisions for Bicycle Parking Introduced (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/13/2009 Tax Abatement Legislation (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/11/2009 PVC Pipe Legislation (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/05/2009 Bill 090170: Central Delaware Riverfront Overlay District (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 03/05/2009 Bill 080025: LEED Certification for Publicly Funded Buildings (CurrentCurrentCurrent)
- 02/17/2009 Transit-Oriented Development Legislation (CurrentCurrentCurrent)