Harrisburg, PA — The Shapiro Administration offers several resources to help non-English speaking Pennsylvanians apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program. These include a fully-translated Spanish online application and 1-page tips sheets in several languages that make the rebate application process easier to navigate.
The Department of Revenue is now accepting applications for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2025. Governor Josh Shapiro and Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne are reminding eligible applicants that the PTRR program provides real financial relief to seniors, widows and widowers, and people with disabilities — especially after the Governor championed a historic expansion of the program. Just last year, the program delivered nearly $315 million to more than 513,000 Pennsylvanians.
“Our goal is to ensure that every eligible Pennsylvanian can benefit from this program, regardless of the language they speak. Our efforts tie in with Governor Shapiro’s broader work to ensure there is no wrong door for Pennsylvanians to access information and services from the Commonwealth,” said Secretary Browne. “If you think you or someone you know may be eligible for a rebate, I strongly encourage you to visit our website at pa.gov/ptrr. That’s where you can find helpful information in other languages and learn more about securing a rebate that could put as much as $1,000 back in your pocket.”
The expansion of the PTRR program is one of seven tax cuts under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, including the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit (WPTC) signed into law by the Governor in the 2025-26 budget that went into effect this tax season.
PTRR Tip Sheets in Seven Languages
After the PTRR expansion under Governor Shapiro’s leadership, the PTRR application process has been improved for non-English speaking Pennsylvanians with materials translated to seven languages. These languages include:
- ENG - English
- ARA - Arabic
- CHI - Simplified Chinese
- CHI - Traditional Chinese
- ESP - Spanish
- KOR - Korean
- VIE - Vietnamese
The Department of Revenue is committed to ensuring accessibility for all individuals. If you need a reasonable accommodation, such as notices or content in Braille, large print, audio or other electronic formats, please visit our Accessibility webpage to learn how to submit a request.
Spanish Resources
Eligible applicants can submit their rebate application in Spanish online through myPATH. The online application provides step-by-step guidance in Spanish, including eligibility and filing requirements. Applicants do not need to create a username or password to use myPATH to file a PTRR application.
Applicants can also find the translated Property Tax/Rent Rebate program instruction book (PA-1000) as well as the REV411 instructional video – Como Llenar la Solicitud PA-1000, which provides Spanish-speaking customers with a tutorial on how to apply for a rebate online using myPATH.
About the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program
During his first year in office, Governor Josh Shapiro signed into law a historic expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, which means more Pennsylvanians now qualify — and at the same time — the vast majority who qualified in prior years have seen their rebates increase. This was the first time the program was expanded since 2006. The expansion:
- Increased the maximum standard rebate to $1,000.
- Increased the income cap for both homeowners and renters.
- Increased the income cap to grow with inflation each year moving forward.
Since its inception in 1971, the PTRR program has delivered nearly $9 billion in property tax and rent relief to some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents. The PTRR program is funded with revenue from gaming.