June 14, 2022
Harrisburg, June 14, 2022 – The deadline to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to December 31st, State Senator Jim Brewster announced today.
The program is open for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities. The previous deadline to apply was June 30.
“I am pleased by the Department of Revenue’s decision to extend the deadline to apply for property tax and rent relief,” Brewster said. “This is an important program to help seniors and those with disabilities manage their property tax bills.”
Brewster said by extending the deadline, there will be ample time for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities to apply and receive financial help.
The senator said that his offices are open, and staff can help constituents file applications.
“I encourage eligible seniors who have not yet applied to receive their rebate to please do so as soon as possible,” Brewster said. “This program is a good way to channel funds back to those who need help.”
To be eligible for the Property Tax and Rent Rebate Program, a person must be 65-years of age or older, or, if a widow or widower 50-years of age or older, or be a Pennsylvanian with disabilities earning less than $35,000 per year for homeowners and $15,000 per year for renters. When calculating income, half of social security is excluded. The maximum rebate is $650 for most homeowners.
For more information about the program or to contact Brewster’s office about any other state-related matter, constituents can call 412-664-5200 or visit Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (pa.gov) to apply online.
February 19, 2015
Harrisburg – Feb. 19, 2015 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that seniors can get assistance completing Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms at any of his three local offices.
“My staff is ready to help seniors file their Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms,” Brewster said. “Seniors can call my offices to see if they are eligible to receive help from this program that offers rebates on their paid property taxes or rent.”
The Property Tax and Rent Rebate program is administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, and benefits Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; people with disabilities age 18 and older; and widows and widowers age 50 and older. The income limit for owners is $35,000 while the income limit for renters is $15,000, and half of social security income is excluded.
According to the Department of Revenue, the program has returned $5.6 billion in property tax and rent relief since its inception in 1971.
Brewster’s local district offices are located in Monroeville, McKeesport and New Kensington.
The Monroeville office is located at One Monroeville Center, 3824 Northern Pike, Suite 1015 and can be reached by phone at 412.380.2242. The McKeesport office is at 201 Lysle Boulevard and the phone number is 412.664.5200. In New Kensington, the office is at the New Kensington City Hall, 301 11th Street, Suite L, 724.334.1143.
More information about eligibility and tax and rent rebate amounts can be found at www.revenue.state.pa.us.
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February 26, 2014
Harrisburg – Feb. 26, 2014 – State Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny) said today that help completing Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms is available in any of his three local district offices.
“My staff is trained and prepared to help seniors file their Property Tax and Rent Rebate forms,” Brewster said. “I encourage all eligible seniors to take advantage of this vital program that provides a rebate on their paid property taxes or rent.”
The Property Tax and Rent Rebate program is administered through the state Department of Revenue and is available to eligible Pennsylvanians aged 65 or older and those who are at least 18 years of age who have a disability. For homeowners there is an income limit of $35,000 while the income limit for renters is $15,000 or less.
According to the Department of Revenue, the program has returned $4.8 billion in property taxes and rent rebates since it was established in 1971.
Brewster’s local district offices are located in Monroeville, McKeesport and New Kensington.
The Monroeville office is located at One Monroeville Center, 3824 Northern Pike, Suite 1015 and can be reached by phone at 412.380.2242. The McKeesport office is at 201 Lysle Boulevard and the phone number is 412.664.5200. In New Kensington, the office is at New Kensington City Hall, 301 11th Street, Suite L, 724.334.1143.
More information about eligibility and tax and rent rebate amounts can be found at www.revenue.state.pa.us.
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