Philadelphia County · Pennsylvania (PA)
How to Appeal Your Property Tax Assessment in Philadelphia County
File a written appeal with the County Board of Assessment Appeals by August 1.
Philadelphia uses a unique Board of Revision of Taxes and has a longer deadline.
Filing Deadline
October 3
Appeals Body
Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes
Assessor Website
phila.gov/opaGenerate Your Philadelphia County Appeal Letter
Answer 3 questions, pick comparable properties, download your Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes-ready letter. Only pay when you are happy with the result.
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Filing Steps for Philadelphia County
1. Gather comps
Find 3-5 comparable properties in Philadelphia County assessed lower per square foot than yours. Use the county assessor's public records or property sites.
2. File your protest
Submit your protest to the Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes by October 3. Include your evidence and this letter.
3. Attend your hearing
Present your case. Most hearings take 10-15 minutes. Many are resolved informally before the formal hearing date.
Other Counties in Pennsylvania
Deadlines and procedures change. Always verify with the Philadelphia Board of Revision of Taxes before filing. This is not legal advice.