WEST CHESTER, PA — Homeowners and renters who applied for the 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program have started receiving rebates. Thousands of Chester County residents are benefiting from this program, putting more money in their pockets. State Senator Carolyn Comitta is encouraging eligible residents to apply.
The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older with a rebate for property taxes or rent paid in the prior year.
“Each year, thousands of our Chester County neighbors are able to get more money back in their pockets thanks to this program,” Comitta said. “As the first rebate checks of the year are sent out, I encourage all eligible residents to submit an application if they haven’t done so already. Should you need any assistance, my district office is here to help.”
The deadline to apply for the 2022 rebate was recently extended to December 31st, 2023.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery and offers a maximum rebate of $650. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, with half of Social Security income excluded.
Earlier this month, Comitta voted in favor of HB1100 to expand the program, increasing the maximum rebate to $1000 and increasing the maximum income limit to $45,000. The legislation passed both the state house and the state senate, and the Governor has stated that he will sign the bill into law.
Residents can apply for the application online at mypath.pa.gov or by completing the PA-1000 paper application. Applicants must submit copies of income statements from 2022 and paid receipts of property taxes from the year 2022 (local, school, county) or a Rent Certificate completed by a landlord.
Assistance with the application is available by appointment at Senator Comitta’s district office at 17 E. Gay St. in Downtown West Chester. To schedule an appointment, call (610) 692-2112.
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