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section: housing
first_reported: 2026-11-12 13:30 EST
updated: 2026-11-12 13:30 EST
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# Council bill would extend tax abatement in three historic districts

A Council bill would extend the 10-year tax abatement in Old City, Society Hill and Washington Square West. Pearl Properties' planned Jewelers Row tower would benefit most.

Section: [Housing & Homelessness](/philadelphia/section/housing.md) · Entities: [Pearl Properties](/philadelphia/wiki/pearl-properties.md)

## Coverage

- [The Philadelphia Inquirer](https://www.inquirer.com/real-estate/ten-year-tax-abatement-historic-district-pearl-properties-jewelers-row-20261112.html), 2026-11-12 13:30 EST: Council bill would narrowly extend the full 10-year tax abatement, benefiting planned Jewelers Row tower

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