PGW Programs for Landlords and Tenants
Philadelphia Gas Works (PGW) offers programs designed to help landlords and tenants save money and avoid costly repairs:
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Landlord Cooperation Program (LCP): Protects eligible rental properties from utility liens. Available for registered landlords with active rental licenses and gas service in a tenant’s name. More info here. For additional details, email LCP@pgworks.com.
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Parts and Labor Plan (PLP): Annual appliance service and maintenance plan for gas appliances. Coverage stays with the property, benefiting both landlords and homeowners. Learn more: www.pgworks.com/plp
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EnergySense Program: Cash rebates for energy-efficient upgrades like heaters, water heaters, smart thermostats, and insulation. Apply here: http://PGWenergysense.comPGWenergysense.com.
RESIDENTIAL EQUIPMENT REBATES FLYER
Audit Reveals L&I Allowed Unlicensed Contractors, Endangering Public Safety
Philadelphia’s Controller says L&I failed to check licenses and documentation at construction sites, allowing unqualified contractors and inspectors to work and putting public safety at risk.
What Philly Small Business Owners Need to Know About the BIRT Tax
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BIRT filings and payments will begin by April 2026.
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The city will treat these landlords as “new businesses,” allowing some relief with phased payments and quarterly installments starting in 2027.
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Free tax assistance and accountant matching will be available for landlords with under $250,000 in annual revenue.
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Landlords can offset losses from 2022–2024 against 2025 taxable income.
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Tax rates will gradually decrease, with significant reductions planned by 2039.
While the city is providing support to ease the transition, the removal of the exclusion means additional tax obligations and administrative responsibilities for many small landlords. This change is likely to increase costs and reduce profits for those with smaller portfolios.
Penn’s Housing Initiative Takes on Philadelphia’s Affordable Housing Crisis
The Housing Initiative at Penn is using research and policy analysis to help preserve over 900 subsidized rental units in West and Southwest Philadelphia and protect more than 3,000 tenants from displacement.
Philly Real Estate Defies National Trends
While home listings are down across the U.S., the Philadelphia region is holding strong. New listings rose in June — up 0.4% in Philly and Delaware Counties, and 3.4% in Montgomery, Chester, and Bucks. As national markets slow, Philly’s relative affordability and steady demand are keeping sellers in the driver’s seat.