Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program pays eligible older adults, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities a standard rebate of up to $1,000, with supplements that can bring the total to $1,500. To qualify, your household income must be $48,110 or less, and only half of your Social Security counts toward that limit.1Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program The actual amount you receive depends on your income tier and what you paid in property taxes or rent on your Pennsylvania home.
Who Qualifies
You fit the program if you fall into one of three groups:
- Age 65 or older
- A widow or widower age 50 or older
- Age 18 or older with a permanent disability
The rebate applies to property taxes or rent you paid on your primary Pennsylvania residence during the prior calendar year.1Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Nursing home and assisted living residents can claim as renters. If you own a mobile home and pay lot rent, you qualify too.
Beyond age or disability, the gatekeeper is income.
The Income Limit and the Social Security Rule
Total household income has to be $48,110 or less for the year. That includes your income and your spouse’s if you live together. Pensions, interest, dividends, capital gains, and wages all count at full value.1Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Social Security is the exception, and it’s the rule that keeps many people eligible who would otherwise be shut out. Only half of your Social Security benefits count toward the $48,110 cap. Someone receiving $24,000 in Social Security plus $30,000 from a pension has a household income of $42,000 for program purposes: $12,000 (half the Social Security) plus the full $30,000 pension. That falls under the limit.
The $48,110 limit now adjusts each year for inflation. Before the 2024 expansion, the cap was $35,000 for homeowners and $15,000 for renters. The current limit applies equally to both.
How Much You Get: Standard Rebate
The standard rebate uses a sliding scale that pays more at lower incomes:1Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
- $0 to $8,550: up to $1,000
- $8,551 to $16,040: up to $770
- $16,041 to $19,240: up to $460
- $19,241 to $48,110: up to $380
These are ceilings, not guaranteed amounts. Your rebate will not exceed what you actually paid in property taxes or the rent-equivalent calculated for your claim, even if your income puts you in the top tier.
The Supplemental Rebate
Some claimants automatically get a second payment on top of the standard rebate. You qualify for the supplement if either of the following is true:1Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
- Your property taxes exceed 15 percent of your household income and your income is $32,070 or less, or
- You are a homeowner in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, or Scranton (the tax-to-income ratio does not apply).
The supplement amount depends on your income tier:
- $0 to $8,550: $500 supplement (total up to $1,500)
- $8,551 to $16,040: $385 supplement (total up to $1,155)
- $16,041 to $19,240: $230 supplement (total up to $690)
- $19,241 to $32,070: $190 supplement (total up to $570)
You do not file anything extra. The Department of Revenue calculates the supplement when it processes your claim.
Deadline and How to Apply
The filing deadline for the 2025 claim year is June 30, 2026.2Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Apply for Property Tax or Rent Rebate The fastest route is Pennsylvania’s myPATH online portal, which runs the calculations for you and cuts down on the errors that slow paper claims. If you prefer paper, download Form PA-1000 from the Department of Revenue website or pick one up at a local Area Agency on Aging, then mail it to Harrisburg.3Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Forms and Information
Before you start, pull together proof of your date of birth (birth certificate, baptismal certificate, or Pennsylvania driver’s license), every income document for the claim year (W-2s, 1099-Rs, SSA-1099, bank statements for interest), and your property tax or rent proof. Homeowners need a tax receipt for the claim year signed and dated by the local tax collector; a county website printout will not be accepted. Renters need a completed PA Rent Certificate (Schedule RC) signed by the landlord.3Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Forms and Information If your landlord will not sign, submit the Rent Certificate with rent receipts that show the landlord’s signature, the full amount, your name, and the property address. Cancelled checks do not count as proof.4Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. 2025 Pennsylvania Property Tax or Rent Rebate Program Instruction Booklet
Once you’ve filed, track your payment with the “Where’s My Rebate?” tool on myPATH using your Social Security number, claim year, and date of birth.5Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Reminder – Deadline for Expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is December 31 Approved rebates arrive by paper check or direct deposit. If you need help filling out the PA-1000, the Department of Revenue offers free assistance at its district offices and sends staff to senior centers during filing season.6Pennsylvania Department of Revenue. Free Property Tax/Rent Rebate Filing Assistance State legislators’ district offices commonly help constituents with the application at no charge too.