Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program:

• Application period for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate is now open and available
• Program gives money back to eligible adults and people with disabilities aged 18 and older

Changes that are effective this year are:

• Maximum standard rebate is $1000.00 as opposed to $650.00
• Income level is $45,000.00 as opposed to $35,000.00

Eligibility Requirements:

• Must be 65 or older as of December 31, 2023
• People with disabilities 18 and older
• Widow or widower 50 and older
• Total household income must be $45,000.00 or less (excluding half of Social Security benefits)

Amounts that can be received based on income:

• For total household income from $0.00 – $8,000.00 = $1,000.00 refund
• For total household income from $8,001.00 – $15,000.00 = $770.00 refund
• For total household income from $15,001.00 – $18,000.00 = $460.00 refund
• For total household income from $18,001.00 – $45,000.00 = $380.00 refund

How to apply:

• Applications can be submitted online, by mail, or local regional offices can assist
• Please refer to the link below for more information:

2023 Pennsylvania Property Tax or Rent Rebate Program Instruction Booklet (PA-1000 Booklet)

Deadline to apply:

• June 30, 2024
• Note: In years past, the deadline has been extended to December 31st if extra funds are available.  As that time approaches, we will hear if the rebate deadline has been extended.