Politics & Government
How Philadelphia Taxes Compare to Suburbs
Current taxes in Philadelphia, compared to some local suburbs and how that could change with the Actual Value Initiative.
2012 Tax Rate 1% Rate (AVI) 1.2% Rate (AVI) 1.8% Rate (AVI) Lower Merion 168 % 262 % 202 % 101 % Lower Gweynedd 83 % 148 % 106 % 38 % Flourtown 40 % 89 % 58 % 5 % Jenkintown 24 % 67 % 40 % -7% Hatfield -32 % -9 % -24 % -49 % Whitpain 15 % 56 % 30 %
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In the above chart, with number provided by the Office of the City Controller, residents can see how Philadelphia real estate taxes compare with a select group of suburbs.
The percentages in the chart reflect how much your taxes would increase or decrease if you moved to these suburbs from Philadelphia. The lower proposed tax rates under the Actual Value Initiative would keep Philadelphia rates competitive.
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