Governor Josh Shapiro announced Wednesday that over 100,000 first-time filers have submitted applications for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program this year. This surge follows the first major expansion of the program in nearly two decades, enacted through bipartisan support. The expansion aims to provide critical financial relief to older Pennsylvanians and residents with disabilities.
As of today, the Department of Revenue has received more than 515,000 applications for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in the previous year. This marks a 22% increase in applications compared to the same period last year, with nearly 94% of applications already approved for payment.
The PTRR program now benefits eligible Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older, widows and widowers aged 50 and older, and people with disabilities aged 18 and older. The expansion has increased the maximum standard rebate to $1,000 and raised the income cap to $45,000. Additionally, the income cap will now grow with inflation each year.
Applicants can file online through myPATH, which offers features like automatic calculators and instant confirmation of successful claims. Assistance with applications is available at Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, and state legislators’ offices.
Governor Shapiro encouraged eligible residents to check their eligibility and apply for rebates before the December 31 deadline. The PTRR program, supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery and gaming funds, has provided over $8 billion in relief since its inception in 1971.