Thousands of older and disabled residents in Pennsylvania can now apply for Property Tax/Rent Rebates after the state decided to expand the rebates.
Property Tax and Rent Rebates in Pennsylvania
Amidst the rising inflation rate and increasing property taxes, the state of Pennsylvania decided to expand its Property Tax and Rent Rebates. This will now allow more older and disabled people in the state to apply for the program which will give them financial relief.
In a published article in WFMJ, these groups of people are encouraged to apply as soon as possible through myPATH and those who will apply by June 1 will receive their rebates between July 1 and September 1. Moreover, this timeframe is only intended for first-timers.
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Some Rebates Will be Delayed
According to an article published in the Philadelphia Inquirer, the state’s Department of Revenue said that there will be some delays in some rebates. The department said that they needed some time to correct some information and verify every application.
Furthermore, this is the first time that the program is expanded since 2006. It has also increased the maximum standard rebate from $650 to $1,000, increased the income cap from $35,000 to $45,000 for homeowners and $15,000 to $45,000 for renters.