{"id":121330,"date":"2023-08-09T19:41:55","date_gmt":"2023-08-09T23:41:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121330"},"modified":"2023-08-16T09:40:26","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T13:40:26","slug":"treasurer-stacy-garrity-praises-expansion-of-property-tax-rent-rebate-program-reminds-pennsylvanians-of-dec-31-deadline","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thevalleyledger.com\/?p=121330","title":{"rendered":"Treasurer Stacy Garrity Praises Expansion of Property Tax\/Rent Rebate Program, Reminds Pennsylvanians of Dec. 31 Deadline"},"content":{"rendered":"

Treasury has processed more than $145.4 million for this year\u2019s program<\/em> <\/strong><\/p>\n

Harrisburg, PA <\/strong>\u2014 Treasurer Stacy Garrity today congratulated the General Assembly and Governor Shapiro for expanding Pennsylvania\u2019s Property Tax\/Rent Rebate Program and encouraged eligible residents to apply now for the 2023 rebate.<\/p>\n

\u201cExpanding the Property Tax\/Rent Rebate Program will help some of the most vulnerable Pennsylvanians \u2013 especially seniors on fixed budgets \u2013 at a time when the effects of historically high inflation continue to wreck household budgets,\u201d Garrity said. \u201cThis essential program has provided more than $7.3 billion in relief since it started in 1971. One of Treasury\u2019s highest priorities is processing these payments quickly to get the funds into the hands of the people who need them. The General Assembly and the Governor deserve a lot of credit for expanding it to help even more of our citizens.\u201d<\/p>\n

As of August 4, Treasury has processed 311,298 payments totaling $145.4 million for this year\u2019s Property Tax\/Rent Rebate program. The deadline to apply for a rebate this year has been extended to December 31, 2023.<\/p>\n

\u201cI encourage everyone who is eligible for this year\u2019s rebates to apply as soon as possible,\u201d Garrity said. \u201cTreasury prioritizes getting these payments out the door and we will make payments on a rolling basis as applicants are approved by the Department of Revenue.\u201d<\/p>\n

Starting in 2024, the maximum standard rebate will increase from $650 to $1,000. The household income limit for property tax rebates will increase to $45,000 (up from the current $35,000 limit). The limit for rent rebates will also increase to $45,000 (up from $15,000).<\/p>\n

Beginning in 2025, the new income limits will be adjusted annually based on the Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI). That calculation will be done by the Secretary of Revenue.<\/p>\n

The Property Tax\/Rent Rebate Program benefits Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Some homeowners may qualify for supplemental rebates.<\/p>\n

For more information about eligibility, Pennsylvanians can contact their state legislators<\/a>, visit the Department of Revenue\u2019s website, revenue.pa.gov<\/a>, or call 888-222-9190<\/strong><\/span>. Applications can be filed online through the Department of Revenue\u2019s myPATH<\/a> system.<\/p>\n

Anyone who has already applied for this year\u2019s rebate can check the status by using the Where\u2019s My Rebate?<\/a> online tool.<\/p>\n

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STACY GARRITY, STATE TREASURER<\/p>\n

www.patreasury.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

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Information provided to TVL by:
\nSamantha Heckel<\/p>\n

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