Sen. Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period Extended to End of Year

Sen. Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Application Period Extended to End of Year

Junio 14, 2022

Harrisburg, Junio 14, 2022 – The deadline to apply for a property tax or rent rebate has been extended to Diciembre 31st, State Senator Jim Brewster announced today.

El programa está abierto a las personas mayores o residentes con discapacidad que cumplan los requisitos. El plazo anterior para solicitarlo finalizaba el 30 de junio.

"Me complace la decisión del Departamento de Hacienda de ampliar el plazo para solicitar la desgravación del impuesto sobre bienes inmuebles y del alquiler", dijo Brewster. "Este es un programa importante para ayudar a las personas mayores y a las personas con discapacidad a gestionar sus facturas de impuestos sobre la propiedad".

Brewster said by extending the deadline, there will be ample time for qualifying seniors or residents with disabilities to apply and receive financial help.

El senador dijo que sus oficinas están abiertas y que el personal puede ayudar a los electores a presentar solicitudes.

“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.

Para más información sobre el programa o para ponerse en contacto con la oficina de Brewster sobre cualquier otro asunto relacionado con el Estado, los electores pueden llamar al 412-664-5200 o visitar Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program (pa.gov ) para solicitarlo en línea.

Brewster: Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extended

Junio 6, 2016

Harrisburg – Junio 6, 2016 – The application deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended from Junio 30, 2016 to Dec. 31, 2016 according to state Sen. Jim Brewster (D-Allegheny/Westmoreland).

“Opening the application window wider will help attract more applications and result in greater relief for qualifying seniors, widow, widowers and people with disabilities,” Brewster said. “This is an excellent program that helps reduce exposure to high property tax and rent bills.”

The program is open to Pennsylvanians aged 65 or older, widows, widowers and individuals with disabilities aged 18 or older with incomes less than $35,000 per year for homeowners and $15,000 for renters. Half of Social Security income is excluded. The rebates are for property taxes paid in 2015.

The program’s maximum rebate is $650 but there are supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners in certain circumstances that can boost the rebate to $975.

“I encourage seniors and others who may think they are eligible to contact my office for more information,” Brewster said. “Changes were made in the program last year to account for past Social Security cost-of-living adjustment.”

As of late Mayo, the state Department of Revenue had received 439,686 applications. Rebate distributions begin Julio 1.

Brewster said that those interested should contact any of his district offices or visit his website at www.senatorbrewster.com. Brewster’s offices are located in Monroeville (412) 380-2242, McKeesport (412) 664-5200 and New Kensington (724) 334-1143.

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