Property Tax/Rent
Rebate Program
On Friday, August 4, 2023, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1100 into law. The bill – which passed both chambers in an overwhelmingly bipartisan fashion – expands the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: a lifeline for hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvania renters and homeowners. The PTRR program benefits Pennsylvanians 65 and older, widows and widowers 50 and older, and those with disabilities 18 and older.
Thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro and the continued advocacy of Pennsylvania Democrats, our commonwealth’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program was expanded in 2024 for the first time in nearly two decades. The program is considered a lifeline for the Pennsylvania renters and homeowners who need it most, and its expansion will affect hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians, including thousands who are newly eligible.
Because of the expansion, the Department of Revenue is encouraging first-time applicants to apply as soon as possible. Doing so will help the department quickly verify and process first-timer applications and make sure any supporting documentation is requested and received well ahead of the June 30, 2025 deadline.
Whether you are a first-time or returning applicant, here’s what you need to know about the PTRR program and expansion.
What is the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program?
It is a Pennsylvania program providing rebates on property tax or rent paid the previous year by income-eligible seniors and people with disabilities. The program is for income-eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older.
When calculating total income, the PTRR program counts half of your Social Security Income.
Eligibility
This program supports Pennsylvania homeowners and renters who meet the following criteria.
Age Criteria
- 65 and older
Income Criteria
- Widows and widowers 50 and older
- People with disabilities 18 and older
- In addition to age requirements, to qualify for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, your household income must be $46,520 or less annually.
Important Dates to Remember
The application deadline is June 30, 2025, and rebates are set to begin rolling out early July 2025. Again, the Department of Revenue is encouraging eligible Pennsylvanians to apply early, especially first-time applicants. If extra funding is available, the deadline will be extended to December 31, 2025, and applications postmarked by that date will be accepted for processing. We will update you if the deadline is extended.
How Do I Apply?
You can apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program online, by mail, or in-person at your State Senator’s Office. The Department of Revenue advises that submitting your application online through myPATH is the fastest and most secure process.
The Department of Revenue and other organizations can support you with your application. Help is available at hundreds of locations across Pennsylvania for people who want to apply in-person, but you are encouraged to apply online for the fastest review process.
Application Options
Ways to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Apply Online
Submit your application online through myPATH for the fastest and most secure process. The online application includes automatic calculations that will help reduce errors in your application.
Apply by Mail
You can order forms online to be mailed to you or download a paper application to print.
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
To ensure the fastest processing time, please follow these instructions:
- Do not staple your documents.
- Sign the claim form.
- Submit all necessary documents, including tax receipts for property owners and PA-1000 RC for renters.
- If you are a first-time filer, include proof of age and/or permanent disability.
- Place your completed claim form and necessary documents in the envelope.
Apply In-Person
The Department of Revenue and other organizations can support you with your application. Help is available at hundreds of locations across Pennsylvania. By applying in-person, you will receive support that helps ensure that your application is submitted correctly.
We encourage applicants to call ahead to schedule appointments prior to visiting these locations.
What Do I Need?
- Proof of identity (first time filers only);
- Documentation showing all income received in 2023, including Social Security Income, retirement funds, or other interest bearing accounts;
- A completed PA rent certificate (for renters only);
- Bank account and routing information if you would like direct deposit.
For homeowners only:
- Proof of payment/receipt for County taxes
- Proof of payment/receipt for local municipality taxes
- Proof of payment/receipt for school district taxes
What if I Need Help with the Process?
If you need in-person help with filing your PTRR application, the team at your senator’s district office is willing and able to help! Click here to find your senator.
The Department of Revenue also can help at its district offices, and the department has also set up in-person filing assistance events across the commonwealth.