HB985

Providing for an annual revenue-sharing program for municipalities relating to tax-exempt real property; establishing the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund; imposing powers and duties on the Department of Community and Economic Development; and making a repeal.

Introduced·3/20/25

Pennsylvania HB985 establishes an annual revenue-sharing program for municipalities with tax-exempt real property, creating the Tax-exempt Property.

Pennsylvania HB985 creates an annual revenue-sharing program for municipalities with tax-exempt real property. The bill establishes the Tax-exempt Property Municipal Assistance Fund, which receives revenues from the liquor tax. The Department of Community and Economic Development distributes funds to eligible municipalities based on the market value of their tax-exempt properties. Municipalities must meet criteria, such as having a median household income within 115% of the statewide average and not exceeding 15% of their total market value in tax-exempt property.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

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26
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

14 Yea

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12 Nay

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Calendar

Jun 25, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

May 14, 2025

10:00 AM

Local Government (h) Hearing

History

Sep 10, 2025

House

Re-reported as committed

Sep 10, 2025

House

Laid on the table

Jun 25, 2025

House

Reported as amended