Eligibility criteria:
- 65 years of age or older or married to someone 65 years of age or older; or
- 50 years of age or older and a widow/widower; or
- 18 years of age or older and permanently disabled.
AND: Owned and occupied your home or rented an apartment, nursing home, personal care boarding home or similar residence in Pennsylvania during the period for which you are claiming the rebate.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate is based on the property taxes paid or included in the rent you paid during the previous calendar year.
Participants will now receive:
Homeowners Income Homeowners Rebate
$0 - $8,000 $650
$8,001- $15,000 $500
$15,001 - $18,000 $300
$18,001 - $35,000 $250
Renters Income Renters Rebate
$0-$8,000 $650
$8,001-$15,000 $500
*Remember to exclude one-half of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits when calculating eligibility income.
The deadline to apply for the 2009 Property Tax/Rent Rebate has been extended to December 31, 2010.
For More Information contact:
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Claim Information
1-888-222-9190
www.revenue.state.pa.us
Forms Ordering Service
1-800-362-2050