HARRISBURG, June 12, 2013 – People who would like to participate in Pennsylvania’s property tax/rent rebate program have another six months to do so, state Senator Judy Schwank (D-Berks) said today.
The deadline is now Dec. 31, 2013.
“This is good news for people who need help with housing expenses,” Schwank said. “Pennsylvania’s rebate program makes owning or renting more affordable for low-income residents.”
To qualify, a homeowner or renter must be:
- At least 65 years old OR
- 50 years old and a widow or widower OR
- At least 18 years old and disabled OR
- Permanently disabled during the claim year, which would be 2012.
On the high end, homeowners and renters who earn less than $8,000 a year are eligible to receive a rebate of up to $650. Homeowners who make between $18,001 and $35,000 can receive up to $250, while the minimum eligibility for renters is a $500 rebate for those making between $8,001 and $15,000. Proof of age and income are required.
“Thanks to proceeds from the Pennsylvania Lottery, hundreds of thousands of residents across the state will benefit by participating in the property tax/rent rebate program,” Schwank said. “I encourage eligible residents of the 11th Senatorial District to apply.”
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.
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