The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older

Pennsylvania Property tax relief office has announced that the deadline to apply for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2007 has been extended until 31/12/08.

What is the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older?

• About 420,000 Pennsylvania seniors are eligible to receive help paying their property taxes or rent.
• More than 200,000 will have their school property taxes completely eliminated, when statewide property tax relief is delivered to all homeowners from gaming funds.

Eligibility:

• The income eligibility level for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program - $35,000 / year, excluding half of Social Security income.

Maximum rebate - $650 for homeowners.

Who else may be qualified to the rebate program?

• Claimants or spouses 65 years of age or older
• widows or widowers 50 years of age or older
• permanently disabled 18 years of age or older

To see a table contains what homeowners will receive:

Income Vs. Maximum Rebate Table Homeowners Pennsylvania

What renters will receive?

Here is the table for the Max rebate Vs. Income - renters