Taxes and Water Bills. If not paid, it could lead to City liens and sheriff sales.

• If real estate taxes are not paid as part of a mortgage payment, you must pay them yourselves each year.  The City of Philadelphia has several programs that can reduce your taxes or provide assistance:
  • Tax abatements – ANYONE doing upgrades requiring a permit is eligible for this
  • Homestead exemption
  • Active duty tax credit
  • Tax deferral program
  • Tax installment payment plan
  • Low-income senior tax freeze
  • Owner-occupied payment agreement
  • Nonprofit tax exemption
  • Tax adjustment after catastrophic loss
• Water is a city service.  As such, if the water bill is not paid it could lead to City liens and sheriff sales.  The Water Revenue Bureau has a few programs to assist you:
  • A one-time grant for up to $5000 for unpaid water bills. 
  • Low-income discounts
  • Senior discounts
  • Payment plans