Property Tax Rebate: Who is eligible to apply for a check of up to $1000?

Elegible property owners will receive up to $1,000 in tax rebates.

The Pennsylvania government has expanded the program for the first time in 17 years..

More than 430,000 Pennsylvanians benefit from the income and property tax rebate program. This year, the government expanded the program to accommodate an additional 175,000 renters and homeowners in the state.

The program is designed to benefit adults over 65 years of age, widows over 50, and people with disabilities over 18.

In previous years, the income limit was $15,000 for renters and $35,000 for homeowners. However, the government raised the ceiling this year. Starting in 2024, the income limit is up to $45,000 for both groups.

How much will I receive back?

Until 2023, the program reimbursed up to $650. However, this year, the figure was raised to $1,000, depending on the beneficiary’s income level and place of residence.

People with incomes less than $8,000 a year could receive the full $1,000 refund. Those with income between $8,001 and $15,000 will receive $770, while for those who earn between $15,001 and $18,000 annually, the refund will be $460. Finally, beneficiaries with incomes between $18,001 and $45,000 per year will receive a $380 rebate.

Homeowners in Philadelphia, Scranton, and Pittsburgh with annual incomes of $30,000 or less and whose property taxes exceed 15% of their income will receive an additional 50% on their refund. This figure is equivalent to between $190 and $500.

Program calendar

Those interested may submit their application starting June 30 on the mypath.pa.gov website or by visiting the offices of the Department of Revenue, by appointment.

Those who qualify will receive their refunds between July 1 and September 1. Some applications may take longer to evaluate if the Department of Revenue deems it necessary to correct or verify information provided by the applicant.

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