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Allentown committee forwards 0.5% realty transfer tax increase to council for housing funds
Allentown City Council · November 19, 2025
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Summary
Community and Economic Development committee forwarded Bill 92 to the full council proposing a 0.5% increase to the realty transfer tax (section 570-13) to raise revenue for housing-related needs; the measure was described as a revenue tool to address housing issues.
The Community and Economic Development Committee reported that it met Nov. 12 and forwarded Bill 92 to the full council. Chairwoman Mota said the ordinance would amend section 570-13 of the city's realty transfer tax ordinance to increase the realty transfer tax rate by 0.5 percentage points, with the…
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