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HB 302

An Act amending the act of June 27, 2006 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1873, No.1), known as the Taxpayer Relief Act, providing for additional homestead exclusion allocation; and making an appropriation.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Ciresi and 5 co-sponsors

HB 302 expands Pennsylvania's homestead property tax exclusion for qualifying homeowners while appropriating state funds to support the program expansion.

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Bill Summary · HB 302

Legislative bill overview

HB 302 amends Pennsylvania's Taxpayer Relief Act of 2006 to increase the homestead property tax exclusion allocation available to homeowners. The bill also includes a corresponding appropriation to fund this expansion of benefits.

Why is this important

The homestead exclusion allows qualifying Pennsylvania homeowners to exclude a portion of their property's assessed value from local property taxation, directly reducing their annual tax bills. Expanding this allocation would provide broader or deeper tax relief to homeowners, particularly affecting school district and municipal revenues that depend on property tax income.

Potential points of contention

  • Fiscal impact on local services: Increased homestead exclusions reduce property tax revenue for schools, municipalities, and counties, potentially requiring service cuts or alternative revenue sources
  • Funding mechanism unclear: The bill mentions "making an appropriation" but doesn't specify the source of state funds to offset local revenue losses or how much relief is being expanded
  • Equity questions: Changes to homestead exclusions may disproportionately benefit certain communities or income levels depending on implementation details not provided in this summary

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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