Philadelphia posted new property assessments for the first time in three years. Councilmember Mark Squilla’s office says values went up by an average of 31%, some by more than 50% - and that means those homeowners could be paying a lot more in taxes. How can low-income communities or people living on fixed incomes cope with such an increase? KYW’s Community Impact Reporter Racquel Williams tells us what effects the new assessments could have and where you can go for help.

Some resources we mentioned include the homestead exemption, the senior tax freeze program, and LOOP. Community Legal Services can help you sort through your options.

Plus, PA Senator Bob Casey shifts his stance on abortion, a NJ bill would explicitly make it illegal to stalk someone using tracking devices, and Wawa’s Welcome America festival returns to the Parkway this summer.  

The Jawncast is Jay Scott Smith, Sabrina Boyd-Surka, and Brian Seltzer. Follow @TheJawncast on Twitter for every new episode.

Philadelphia posted <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/philadelphia-property-assessments-online-complaints-questions">new property assessments</a> for the first time in three years. Councilmember Mark Squilla&rsquo;s office says values went up by an average of 31%, some by more than 50% - and that means those homeowners could be paying a lot more in taxes. How can low-income communities or people living on fixed incomes cope with such an increase? KYW&rsquo;s Community Impact Reporter <a href="https://twitter.com/racquelonair">Racquel Williams</a> tells us <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/relief-low-income-residents-philadelphia-property-assessments">what effects the new assessments could have and where you can go for help</a>.
Some resources we mentioned include the <a href="https://www.phila.gov/services/property-lots-housing/property-taxes/get-real-estate-tax-relief/get-the-homestead-exemption/">homestead exemption</a>, the <a href="https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/senior-citizen-discounts/low-income-senior-citizen-real-estate-tax-freeze/">senior tax freeze program</a>, and <a href="https://www.phila.gov/services/payments-assistance-taxes/income-based-assistance-programs/longtime-owner-occupants-program/">LOOP</a>. <a href="https://clsphila.org/">Community Legal Services</a> can help you sort through your options.
Plus, <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/bob-casey-abortion-womens-health-protection-act">PA Senator Bob Casey shifts his stance on abortion</a>, a NJ bill would explicitly make it <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/air-tags-new-jersey-tracking-bill-consent">illegal to stalk someone using tracking devices</a>, and <a href="https://www.audacy.com/kywnewsradio/news/local/wawa-welcome-america-2022-parkway-jason-derulo-ava-max">Wawa&rsquo;s Welcome America festival returns</a> to the Parkway this summer.&nbsp;&nbsp;
The Jawncast is<a href="http://www.twitter.com/jayscottsmith"> Jay Scott Smith</a>,<a href="http://www.twitter.com/SabrinaKayaB"> Sabrina Boyd-Surka,</a> and<a href="http://www.twitter.com/brianseltzer"> Brian Seltzer</a>. Follow<a href="http://www.twitter.com/TheJawncast"> @TheJawncast</a> on Twitter for every new episode.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

Unique and unexpected stories out of Philadelphia. Made here, for everyone. Hosted and produced by Brian Seltzer and Sabrina Boyd-Surka.

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