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SB 979

An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in consolidated county assessment, further providing for changes in assessed valuation.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SB 979 modifies Pennsylvania county property assessment procedures for handling valuation changes, potentially affecting how often properties are reassessed and taxed.

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Bill Summary · SB 979

Legislative bill overview

SB 979 modifies Pennsylvania's county property assessment procedures under Title 53, specifically addressing how changes in assessed property valuations are handled in the consolidated county assessment system. The bill appears to refine the administrative mechanisms for updating and processing valuation changes across counties.

Why is this important

Property assessments directly affect property tax bills for homeowners and businesses, making assessment procedures critical to municipal finance and taxpayer equity. Changes to how valuations are updated can impact the frequency and transparency of reassessments, potentially affecting tax stability and fairness across properties and regions.

Potential points of contention

  • Reassessment frequency and timing: The specific changes to valuation procedures may either accelerate or delay when property assessments are updated, affecting both municipalities' revenue predictability and taxpayers' tax bill stability
  • Equity and uniformity concerns: Different implementation approaches could create disparities in how similarly-valued properties are assessed across different counties or time periods
  • Administrative burden and cost: Changes to assessment procedures may require counties to invest in new systems, training, or staffing, raising questions about who bears these implementation costs

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

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