Pennsylvania HB2727: An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze.

What the bill says

Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze.

From the introduced text, August 4, 2026:

Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze. The General Assembly of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania hereby enacts as follows: Section 1. Chapter 85 of Title 53 of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes is amended by adding a subchapter to read: SUBCHAPTER G SENIOR PROPERTY TAX FREEZE Sec. 8591. Scope of subchapter. 8592. Definitions. 8593. Authority. 8594. Income eligibility. 8595. Tax freeze. 8596. Application procedure. 8597. Tax freeze performance and annual report. 8598. Report. § 8591. Scope of subchapter. This subchapter relates to senior citizen property tax freeze. § 8592. Definitions. The following words and phrases when used in this subchapter shall have the meanings given to them in this section unless the context clearly indicates otherwise: "Applicant." An individual 65 years of age or older who has established residency in this Commonwealth for five or more years. "Base payment." The amount of property tax paid by an applicant in the base year. "Base year." The tax year preceding the first tax year for which a taxing authority implements the provisions of this subchapter or the tax year immediately preceding an applicant's approval for a tax freeze under section 8595 (relating to tax freeze). "Department." The Department of Community and Economic Development of the Commonwealth. "Household income." …

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Sponsors

• Kristin Marcell (R, 178) · primary sponsor
• Joseph Hogan (R, 142)
• Shelby Labs (R, 143)
• Mike Jones (R, 93)
• Carol Kazeem (D, 159)
• Joseph Hamm (R, 84)
• Milou Mackenzie (R, 131)
• Nancy Guenst (D, 152)
• Robert James (R, 64)
• Andrew Kuzma (R, 39)
• Craig Staats (R, 145)
• Joseph Ciresi (D, 146)

Latest actions

1. August 4, 2026: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Aug. 4, 2026

Common questions

What is HB2727?

HB2727 is a bill in the Pennsylvania Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): An Act amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze.

What does HB2727 do?

In its own words: Amending Title 53 (Municipalities Generally) of the Pennsylvania Consolidated Statutes, in assessments of persons and property, providing for senior property tax freeze.

What is the status of HB2727?

In committee as of August 4, 2026. Latest action: Referred to LOCAL GOVERNMENT, Aug. 4, 2026 (August 4, 2026).

Who sponsored HB2727?

Kristin Marcell (R, 178), with 11 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for HB2727?

On the Pennsylvania Legislature website: https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2727