HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania has issued $224.4 million in property tax and rent rebate payments to more than 372,000 residents, providing financial assistance to seniors, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities as living costs continue to pressure household budgets.
State Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that 372,291 Pennsylvanians received payments this week through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, with the funds distributed through a combination of direct deposits and paper checks.
The payments included 244,169 electronic transfers totaling $145.5 million and 128,122 checks worth $78.9 million.
The rebate program is available to Pennsylvania residents age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and adults with disabilities age 18 and older whose 2025 income is $48,110 or less.
Eligible recipients can receive a standard maximum rebate of up to $1,000. The program allows applicants to exclude half of their Social Security income when determining eligibility.
“These rebates make a big difference for some of our most vulnerable Pennsylvanians, and I encourage anyone who thinks they may be eligible to apply,” Garrity stated.
The announcement comes as state officials continue efforts to increase participation in the long-running assistance program. Last year, the Treasury Department distributed more than $315 million in rebates to approximately 515,123 Pennsylvanians.
Applications for 2026 rebates remain open through Dec. 31. The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue reviews and approves applications, while the Treasury Department issues payments after approvals are received.
More information about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is available at pa.gov, by calling 888-222-9190, or through local legislative offices.
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