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The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been extended from June 30 to Dec. 31.
Check Rebate Status Here or call 1-888-PATAXES.
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"Property Tax/Rent Rebates, combined with general property tax relief from slots gaming, will completely eliminate school property taxes for about 120,000 residents this year," said Secretary of Revenue C. Daniel Hassell.
"Governor Rendell is extending the rebate program deadline again this year because he wants to be sure everyone who is eligible has time to apply for the relief they're owed." - newswire press release 6/3/10
What is the PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate program?
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.
In accordance with Governor Rendell's promise to help reduce the burden of property taxes, Pennsylvania is providing nearly $800 million in statewide property tax relief. Eligible senior citizens can benefit from both this general property tax relief and the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate program designed to offer property tax relief.
Program Summary
Claimants or spouses 65 years of age or older; widows or widowers 50 years of age or older; and the permanently disabled 18 years of age or older may qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program and rebates up to $650.
Below are the income limits and maximum rebate amounts based on ownership and rental status.
| Homeowners now receive: |
| Income |
Maximum Rebate |
| $0 to $8,000 |
$650 |
| $8,001 to $15,000 |
$500 |
| $15,001 to $18,000 |
$300 |
| $18,001 to $35,000 |
$250 |
| Renters now receive: |
| Income |
Maximum Rebate |
| $0 to $8,000 |
$650 |
| $8,001 to $15,000 |
$500 |
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