From staff reports
Application forms for the property tax, rent rebate program are available for eligible Pennsylvanians to begin claiming rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2018, state Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell announced Wednesday.
The program benefits people age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older and people with disabilities age 18 and older.
The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
The deadline to apply is June 30.
There is no charge to apply for a rebate, and free filing help is available across the state, including at Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior community centers and state legislators’ offices.
Applicants may obtain a claim form (PA-1000) and related information on the state Department of Revenue’s website or by calling (888) 222-9190.
Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law.
