Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program may help low-income households | Apply by 6/30/2025

Get up to $1,000 back on property taxes or rent paid in 2024.

Check if you qualify for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program and apply by June 30, 2025!

(updated Jan. 26, 2025)

Check if you qualify for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The deadline to apply is Monday, June 30, 2025.

The Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program opened Jan. 16, 2025. It’s free to apply for the rebate. You may be able to get back up to $1,000 on property taxes or rent paid in 2024.

Eligibility

Pennsylvania residents must meet the age guidelines (at least one of the following):

  • Seniors age ​​​65 and older 

  • Widows and widowers age 50 and older 

  • People with disabilities age 18 and older

Income limits

  • Household income must be $46,520 or less ​per year

Does Social Security income count?

  • Half of Social Security income is excluded.

What if someone died in 2024?

  • Spouses, personal representatives or estates may file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in the claim year and meet all other eligibility criteria. (See frequently asked questions.)

How much is the rebate?

  • $380-$1,000 (see chart below)

  • You might qualify for a supplemental rebate of an extra $190-$500 (Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Scranton only)

Homeowners & renters receive:

  • If you earned $0-$8,270 in 2024, the maximum rebate is $1,000.

  • If you earned $8,271 - $15,510 in 2024, the maximum rebate is $770.

  • If you earned $15,511 - $18,610 in 2024, the maximum rebate is $460.

  • If you earned $18,611 - $46,520 in 2024, the maximum rebate is $380.

Timeline

  • Rebates are distributed starting July 1, 2025.

How to apply

You must apply for the rebate each year.

You can apply online, by mail, or in-person.

  • Dept. of Revenue webpage on how to apply

  • Online application: https://mypath.pa.gov

  • Forms and information

  • Mailing address: Mail your claim form, proof of income and other required documentation to:

    PA Department of Revenue
    Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
    P.O. Box 280503
    Harrisburg, PA 17128-0503

  • Deadline to apply: Monday, June 30, 2025

    (Note: Under Pennsylvania law, the Dept. of Revenue evaluates the program before the June 30 deadline every year. If extra funds are available, the deadline will be extended to Dec. 31. Applications postmarked by that date will be accepted for processing. To date, funding has been available to allow all who qualify to benefit from the program.)

Resources on the PA Dept. of Revenue website

Get free help with the application:

  • In-person locations across Pennsylvania

  • Department of Revenue office in LASP’s service area: Norristown Revenue District Office

    1939 New Hope St., Norristown, PA 19401

    Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. If possible, call or e-mail to schedule an appointment.

    610-270-1780 | RA-RV-BET-NOR-DO-EM@pa.gov

Property Tax/Rent Rebate instruction booklets from the PA Dept. of Revenue

Click an orange button to download, read and/or print the booklets in English or Spanish.

Click the orange button below to download, read, and/or print the information booklets in English or Spanish.

The 2024 instruction booklets are also available on the Dept. of Revenue Forms and Information webpage:

How to check the status of your PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate

Check the status of your PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate. The PA Dept. of Revenue will request your Social Security number, claim year, and date of birth to check the status.

Funds will start being distributed after July 1, 2025.

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