HARRISBURG, Pa. — Eligible Pennsylvanians are encouraged to apply for a rebate of up to $1,000 through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PRTT) program.
Governor Shapiro stressed to applicants that the program's income limits have been increased to $45,000 and made equal to both homeowners and renters. This is the first time since 2006 that income limits have been raised.
The change makes nearly 175,000 additional Pennsylvanians eligible for the PTRR program.
“I’ve traveled all across the Commonwealth, and I’ve heard firsthand from seniors who told me we need to do more to help them keep up with rising prices," Gov. Shapiro said in Bethlehem on Tuesday, Jan. 16. "The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has long been a lifeline for our seniors – especially those on a fixed income – and that’s why my Administration brought together folks on both sides of the aisle to expand this tax rebate to an additional 175,000 Pennsylvanians."
The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are ages 65 and up, widows and widowers age 50 and up and people with disabilities who are 18 and older.
Eligible homeowners and renters can apply for the following rebates, depending on their income status:
Income: $0-$8,000 can earn a max standard rebate of $1,000
Income: $8,001-$15,000 can earn a max standard rebate of $770
Income: $15,001-$18,000 can earn a max standard rebate of $460
Income: $18,001-$45,000 can earn a max standard rebate of $380
Applicants have been asked to apply through myPATH, which gives them instant confirmation that their claim has been successfully filed. It's free to apply but applicants must reapply every year to receive the rebate.
Rebates will be distributed beginning on July 1, 2024. The deadline to apply is June 30, however, if extra funds are available the deadline will be extended until Dec. 31.
New or first-time filers should anticipate that it will take additional time to review their applications and process their rebates.
For more information about filing and resources for those with questions, click here.