You Could Get $1,000 Back on Rent or Property Taxes — Here’s How to Apply Now

If you re a senior living with a disability or just trying to get by on a tight budget in Pennsylvania there s a few good news The state offers a campaign that can put up to back in your pocket to help with rent or property taxes This isn t complicated or full of catches It s real money that s meant to help people who need it majority especially with how expensive housing is getting these days What s This Scheme About It s called the Property Tax Rent Rebate Operation and basically it gives you back certain of the rent or property taxes you ve already paid If you live in certain cities with higher taxes like Philadelphia or Pittsburgh you might get a little extra too Who Can Get This Money Here s the simple part You re or older Or you re a widow or widower or older Or you re or older and have a permanent disability And your household income is or less a year If you rent only half of your Social Safety income counts toward that limit so that gives you a bit of wiggle room How Much Could You Get Back That depends on how much money you make Here s a rough idea If you make up to about you could get the full Make between and You could get up to Between and Around Between and Up to And remember if you live in certain cities there s extra cash available on top of that How Do You Apply It s easier than you might think You can Apply online at mypath pa gov Just have your income and rent or property tax documents handy Or print out the application form fill it out and mail it in The form is called PA- and you send it to PA Department of RevenueProperty Tax Rent Rebate ProgramP O Box Harrisburg PA - If you want someone to help you fill it out visit your local Department of Revenue office or Area Agency on Aging They re there to help Don t Miss the Deadline You have until December to get your application in Just make sure it s postmarked by then Housing costs are tough and every little bit helps If you qualify for this project don t leave money on the table It s your hard-earned money and the state wants to help you keep more of it If you want I can help you with the application or explain anything that s confusing Just ask