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PA SB815

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joseph Picozzi

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts first-time home buyers from Pennsylvania's state realty transfer tax when purchasing a single-family residence

  • Defines "first-time home buyer" as a Pennsylvania resident who has never owned any single-family residence (including manufactured homes, condos, or co-ops) in any state, either individually, jointly, or through a legal entity

  • Requires all individuals listed on the deed to qualify as first-time buyers for the exemption to apply

  • Local real estate transfer taxes imposed by municipalities and school districts are NOT exempt and will still apply to first-time buyer transactions

  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment and applies only to transfers made on or after the effective date

Legislative Description

In realty transfer tax, further providing for excluded transactions; and, in local real estate transfer tax, further providing for imposition.

Last Action

Re-referred to Appropriations

7/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Appropriations7/17/2025
Urban Affairs & Housing6/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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