Search Philadelphia property information
The City’s property search provides ownership, sales history, assessed value and physical characteristics. Search by street address or OPA account number, open the exact property and use the Property Details area for an official inquiry when the record is wrong.
- Search the address and confirm the OPA account.
- Review the owner display, sales history, market value and physical details.
- Open Atlas for parcel and city-layer context.
- Use the Revenue tax route for bills and payment.
- Use the Department of Records for deeds and certified document requests.
OPA review and formal BRT appeal are different
An owner can request a First Level Review from OPA and can file a formal appeal with the Board of Revision of Taxes. The formal appeal deadline should be protected independently. The City states that ordinary market-value appeals are due by the first Monday in October of the year preceding the tax year requested.
A formal appeal should show that the estimated market value is incorrect, that the assessment is not uniform with similar properties, or that important physical characteristics are wrong. Submit the required forms and evidence.
Homestead, abatements and catastrophic loss
OPA administers assessment-side relief and works with Revenue on property-tax programs. The Homestead Exemption can reduce taxable value for an eligible primary residence. A denial can be appealed to the BRT within the notice-based period stated by the City. Catastrophic-loss adjustment and property-tax abatement programs use separate rules.
Real Estate Tax and payment
The Office of Property Assessment does not collect the bill. Use the Department of Revenue’s Real Estate Tax pages and Philadelphia Tax Center for current balances, payment and assistance. Verify the OPA account before entering payment information.
Deeds, ownership and parcel maps
Atlas and OPA records support property research but do not replace a deed. Use the Department of Records for a deed or other recorded instrument. A map boundary is informational; a survey and recorded plan are required when legal location is disputed.
Correct a Philadelphia record
Use the property details to submit an OPA inquiry for assessment-record issues. Attach documents that address the exact problem: a deed for a recent ownership update, photographs or permits for physical characteristics, or the exemption decision for a benefit issue. Use the BRT appeal route when the dispute is about value or a formal determination.
Buyer and homeowner checks
- Review the OPA account, value and sales history.
- Identify Homestead or abatements that may change.
- Check the Revenue account for tax and assistance status.
- Search recorded deeds and liens.
- Track the formal appeal deadline separately from an OPA review.
Philadelphia direct questions
What can I find on property.phila.gov?
You can search ownership, sales history, assessed value and physical characteristics and use the property details to submit an official OPA inquiry.
Who hears a Philadelphia assessment appeal?
The Board of Revision of Taxes hears formal market-value appeals. A First Level Review with OPA is a separate option and does not automatically replace a formal appeal.
When is a Philadelphia formal market-value appeal due?
The official rule is the first Monday in October of the year before the tax year being appealed, subject to the current instructions and any applicable exception.
Where do I pay Philadelphia Real Estate Tax?
Use the City’s official Real Estate Tax or Philadelphia Tax Center route. County Property Lookup does not accept payments.
How do I obtain a Philadelphia deed?
Use the City Department of Records service for recorded deeds and documents. The OPA property page is not a certified deed.
Official sources checked
- Philadelphia Office of Property Assessment
- Philadelphia property search
- Philadelphia Atlas
- BRT property assessment appeals
- Philadelphia Homestead Exemption
Verification note: Office details, action links and current-cycle information were checked on 2026-07-27. Filing windows, tax portals and service hours can change. Reopen the official destination before submitting a form, relying on a deadline or entering payment information.
Source and data quality
Official Verified Last verified: 2026-07-27 · Data quality: 100/100