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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 |
What's new?
1. The PA Department of Revenue will now calculate the supplemental payment above the maximum rebate amount if a person is eligible. An individual is eligible for the supplemental payment if a person lives in an area or city with a high property tax burden.
In particular, a homeowner in Pittsburgh, Scranton, Philadelphia, and areas where a person under the income limit has to pay more than 15 percent of his/her household income in property taxes will receive this additional amount. The supplement calculation is not supported by TBB module, but those who are entitled should received the payment directly from the state.
2. The 2008 Federal Economic Stimulus payment will not be considered as Other Income.
3. The PA Department of Revenue clarified that a homeowner must provide copies that the person paid the real estate tax bills. If a person paid the taxes on quarterly installments, a tax bill must be submitted for each period; however residents of Philadelphia do not have to submit proof with their claim because The Department of Revenue will obtain tax bill information from the City of Philadelphia. |
