worstatit t1_j6i52tw wrote on January 30, 2023 at 2:34 PM

Erie (city) has a problem wherein much of its property is owned by non-profit entities that don't pay property taxes. I don't imagine they'd start under this program.

ThankMrBernke t1_j6ilofb wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:27 PM

Didn't know this about Erie, but non-profits not paying taxes hurts a lot of cities and towns. They really need to pay property taxes.

In Philly the universities buy land and play developer, then don't have to pay taxes on any of the student housing they develop. It's ridiculous.

Church buildings used for worship can be exempt I guess, that's not worth the 1st amendment fight, but everybody else? Pay up.

worstatit t1_j6ily7i wrote on January 30, 2023 at 4:29 PM

Agree.

sprcpr t1_j6ixn1i wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:42 PM

Last I heard it was 46% of value in Erie was not taxable.

worstatit t1_j6ixz9g wrote on January 30, 2023 at 5:44 PM

The figure seems to vary a bit, depending on who's telling it, but I'd agree.