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These resources – like the public health crisis itself – are constantly evolving and are only current as to the date of publication. This page was last updated on August 13, 2020.

For more up-to-date information on the relief programs available in Pennsylvania, we recommend that you visit Responding to COVID-19 in Pennsylvania, the United Way's COVID-19 Resources or the Pennsylvania Chamber's Business Resources for Coronavirus.

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Description of Program and Relief

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Application Deadline Extension

Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program offers property tax and rent relief to senior citizens, widowers, and persons with disabilities. Homeowners and renters who qualify for the program may claim standard rebates of up to $650 (depending on household income); and homeowners eligible for supplemental rebates can claim up to $975. The deadline to apply for the program has been pushed back from June 30, 2020 to December 31, 2020 in response to the COVID-19 crisis.

Government or Lead Agency

Pennsylvania Department of Revenue

Dates Available

Applications are available now and will be received until December 31, 2020.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Standard eligibility rules apply. To be eligible for relief under the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, a Pennsylvania resident must be age 65 or older, a widow or widower age 50 or older, or a person with disabilities age 18 or older. To be financially eligible, the resident must have an annual income of $35,000 or less (for homeowners) or $15,000 or less (for renters). Half of Social Security income is excluded from the annual income calculation. Residents must apply to the program to receive benefits.

Pennsylvania residents who wish to check their eligibility for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, or who want to request an application, can do so here.

Application instructions, along with complete information on program eligibility criteria, can be found here.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

December 31, 2020

Contact for More Information

Residents can contact the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services at (888) 222-9190. Questions regarding the program can be directed to the Department of Revenue through its online customer service platform here.

List of Additional Information

The Department of Revenue’s press release announcing the deadline extension, is available online here.

An overview of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program can be found here.


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