Key Facts

• Pennsylvania extended the deadline for property tax and rent rebate applications to December 31.
• Eligible residents include people aged 65 and older, widows/widowers aged 50 and above, and people with disabilities aged 18 and above who meet income limits.
• To qualify, applicants must have a yearly income under $46,520 with exclusions for half of Social Security income.
• Successful applicants can receive rebates between $380 and $1,000.
• Additional supplemental rebates are available for some residents in Philadelphia, Scranton, and Pittsburgh.
• Since July 1, over 502,000 rebates totaling more than $307 million have been issued.
• Property taxes have increased nationwide, with Pennsylvania rates higher than the national average.
• The program aims to help millions, including 3.5 million Pennsylvania residents aged 60 and older.