The Pennsylvania Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program is currently accepting applications from qualified homeowners and renters who may receive a rebate on the previous year’s property taxes. Eligible applicants are homeowners or renters who are 65 years of age or older; or who are widows or widowers who are 50 years of age or older; or who are permanently disabled and 18 years of age or older. Additionally, applicants must have household income of $45,000 or less, in the previous year, however only one-half of Social Security benefits are counted toward the income threshold. Homeowners must have paid the previous year’s property taxes in full to qualify. Rebate amounts are based on household income, and total rent paid for renters, with the maximum rebate being $1,000.
The deadline to apply is June 30, 2024, although the deadline is often extended through the end of the year. Applications are available online at: https://www.revenue.pa.gov/IncentivesCreditsPrograms/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram/Pages/default.aspx Paper applications may be obtained at the office of Hermitage Treasurer, Bernie Harry, 800 N. Hermitage Road, Hermitage, PA, the office of State Representative Parke Wentling, 689 N. Hermitage Road, Suite 2, Hermitage, PA; 724-734-5980 and the office of State Senator Michele Brooks, 100 Hadley Road, Greenville, PA; 724-588-8911. Additionally, questions may be answered and assistance in filling out forms may be provided by Representative Wentling’s and Senator Brooks’ offices. Finally, Representative Wentling is hosting clinics to fill out applications on February 26, 27 and 28 and March 25, 26, and 27, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m,, and requests that specific appointments be made on those dates by calling his office.