Pennsylvania seniors and residents living with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for the commonwealth’s rebate through the Property Tax / Rent Rebate program. Over 550,000 residents have applied so far.
With the end of the year quickly approaching, Pennsylvania seniors and adults living with disabilities have until Dec. 31 to apply for their rebate through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program.
Gov. Josh Shapiro expanded the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program for the first time since 2006 during his first year in office, and thanks to that expansion, a record number of seniors and eligible Pennsylvanians signed up for their rebate.
The expansion increased rebates for eligible residents from $650 to $1,000 and increased the income limit to $45,000 for renters and homeowners. Legislators tied the rebate program to inflation, which increases the income limit each year.
Homeowners and renters who are eligible for the program can receive the following rebates based on their income:
- Residents making $0 to $8,000 are eligible for a rebate up to $1,000
- Residents making $8,001 to $15,000 are eligible for a rebate up to $770
- Residents making $15,001 to $18,000 are eligible for a rebate up to $460
- Residents making $18,001 to $45,000 are eligible for a rebate up to $380
According to the Department of Revenue, over 550,000 Pennsylvanians have already applied for their rebates, which is a 24% increase in rebate applications compared to this time last year.
Eligible residents are encouraged to apply for their rebate through the Department of Revenue’s website.
“If you think you might be eligible or know someone else who could qualify, come see us at one of our district offices or you can visit your state legislator’s office for filing assistance,” Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne said in a statement. “There is no wrong door to receive help. If you’re eligible, take advantage of all the support that is available so that you don’t miss out on a rebate that could make a real difference.”
