It's Time To Vote NO On The Referendum!
Misleading ballot language makes it sound like this referendum would bring Allentown residents a tax cut, but the reality is just the opposite: the referendum would remove the Deed Transfer tax rate from the list of tax rates the City Council is prohibited from raising, paving the way for a publically sought-after tax increase – and raising the cost of every home purchased, sold, and rented in Allentown.
In a time where the cost of living is skyrocketing, we can't afford to let housing get more expensive!
Can You Spot The Difference?
Where's the Deed Transfer Tax?!
In The News
Allentown pushes deed transfer tax referendum that Realtors group calls ‘misleading’
Allentown residents Tuesday will vote whether to eliminate the city’s deed transfer tax assessed on all properties sold in the city.
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Ballot question breakdown: What does Allentown’s tax referendum — and a 'yes' vote — mean?
Simply put, a yes vote is a vote to let council raise the deed transfer tax. A no vote would keep the city's cap in place.
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Beyond the Closing Podcast: Episode 47 - Vote No Allentown Tax Hike
Allentown faces a misleading ballot question this November 5th, which has the potential of increasing the home buying/selling closing costs. Asher Schiavone of GLVR gives insight on the impact.
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Lehigh Valley with Love: Allentown's Proposed Transfer Tax Hike Explained
Join us for a special Lehigh Valley with Love Podcast live stream where we discuss the upcoming transfer tax referendum in Allentown, which is set to appear on the November ballot. If you're a renter, buyer, or seller in the city, this is something that could have a direct impact on you!
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Letters to the Editor: Don't be fooled by Allentown tax referendum
Opinion: This wording is brazenly deceptive! It doesn't not mean the elimination of the tax! It means removal of the deed transfer tax from the list of taxes in the home rule charter that can never be raised.
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GLVR Sits Down with Brad Osborne for “Good Morning Lehigh Valley”
The Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors Association is raising serious concerns over a referendum that could shake up the real estate market in Allentown. They say the ballot's wording could mislead voters in a way that affects future homebuyers and sellers. We'll break it down so you're ready before you cast your vote!
Explaining the Election 2024 Q&A: Can you explain the Allentown ballot referendum?
A ballot question will allow Allentown residents to weigh in on whether city council should have the power to raise the deed transfer tax. The city's Home Rule Charter has locked the tax at its current rate for decades.
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Voters find Allentown's referendum language difficult to understand
Greater Lehigh Valley Realtors has started a campaign, fighting a ballot referendum in the City of Allentown.
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