PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE DEADLINE EXTENDED

HARRISBURG, JUNE 22 – State Sen. Connie Williams announced that the deadline to apply for Pennsylvania's expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended to Dec. 31^st.

The program is open to Pennsylvanians 65 or older, widows and widowers 50 or older, and people with disabilities who are 18 or older who meet income qualifications. Half of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits may be excluded when calculating annual income.

“This Revenue Department program is funded through the Pennsylvania Lottery and is open to everyone who meets the qualifications,” Williams said. “It is not associated with public assistance.”

Since the program's 1971 inception, $3.76 billion has been paid to qualified applicants.  The expanded portion of the rebate program is being paid for with revenue from slots gaming.

“This is a good program for individuals that qualify and I encourage people to apply,” Williams said.

The expanded household income limits and rebate amounts are:

*        $0 and $8,000                  $650 rebate
*        $8,001 to $15,000            $500 rebate
*        $15,001 to $18,000          $300 rebate
*        $18,001 to $35,000          $250 rebate

To check on the receipt and status of a claim, citizens can call the department's automated FACT and Information Line at 1-888-PATAXES (1-888-728-2937). Touch-tone telephone service is required. Callers will need their Social Security Number and the amount of their rebate.  People can also call 1-888-222-9190 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. for help.
Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) are available online at www.revenue.state.pa.us or by calling 1-888-222-9190.
People who qualify for this program may also be eligible for the state’s prescription drug programs, PACE and PACENET. The programs are also funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery.
For more information or applications for any of the programs, constituents in the 17^th Senatorial District may contact Williams’ district offices which are located at: 700 S. Henderson Road, Suite 100A, King of Prussia (610-992-9790); and Manoa Shopping Center, Suite 39, 1305 West Chester Pike, Havertown (610-853-5433).