HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania sent $314 million in property tax and rent relief to nearly 511,000 residents in 2025, a major infusion aimed at seniors, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities facing rising household costs, State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced Friday.
The payments were made through the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which is designed to ease the financial strain on Pennsylvanians living on fixed incomes as inflation and utility expenses continue to pressure monthly budgets.
“The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program provides meaningful relief to many Pennsylvanians who are living on fixed incomes. With utility costs squeezing household budgets, these rebates are even more essential in helping some of our most vulnerable neighbors cover necessary expenses,” Garrity said.
The program serves residents age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and above, and Pennsylvanians with disabilities beginning at age 18. Income limits are adjusted each year, and applicants are permitted to exclude half of their Social Security income when calculating eligibility. The maximum standard rebate is $1,000.
Applications for the 2025 Property Tax/Rent Rebate are now open and will be accepted through June 30, 2026. The income limit for the 2025 tax year is $48,110. Payments for approved applications are scheduled to begin July 1, 2026.
State officials say the program remains a key tool for stabilizing housing costs for older residents and people with disabilities, particularly as market rents, property taxes, and utility bills remain elevated across much of the Commonwealth.
More information on eligibility requirements and how to apply is available at www.pa.gov/agencies/revenue/ptrr.
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