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PA SB979

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

9/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rosemary Brown

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits county assessors from increasing property tax assessments on primary residences when home improvements equal 20% or less of the property's most recent assessed value
  • Owner must use the property as their primary residence for at least 5 years after improvements are installed to qualify for the assessment protection
  • Protection applies only once during the property owner's ownership of the real property
  • Amends Section 8817 of Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes regarding consolidated county assessment
  • Takes effect 60 days after enactment

Legislative Description

In consolidated county assessment, further providing for changes in assessed valuation.

Last Action

First consideration

11/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Urban Affairs & Housing9/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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