READING, June 12, 2014 – People who depend on state property tax or rent rebates now have another six months to submit an application for the money, state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) said today after being notified by the Department of Revenue.
Applicants now have until Dec. 31 to submit their free requests for the money, which is designed for eligible residents who: are at least 65 years old; are widows and widowers who are at least 50 years old; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.
“The June 30 deadline was fast approaching, so I am pleased that the Department of Revenue has agreed to give qualified people another six months to get some of the money back that they’ve paid in property taxes or rent,” Schwank said. “As always, my office is available to help residents of the 11th Senatorial District fill out and turn in their applications, if they need our assistance.”
The annual income limit is $35,000 for homeowners and $15,000 for renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded from consideration.
Rebates range from $250 to $650. Some eligible homeowners could receive up to $975.
So far, state Revenue officials say 465,000 people have applied for rebates.
Call Schwank’s district office at 610-929-2151 to request an application or ask questions, or visit the Department of Revenue’s website, www.revenue.state.pa.us, to download an application.
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