New Cumberland, PA — Members of the Shapiro Administration today visited the West Shore Senior Center in Cumberland County to announce the deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program has been extended to December 31, 2025. The extension provides more time for eligible older Pennsylvanians, widows and widowers, and residents with disabilities to apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2024.
Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne and Department of Aging Acting Deputy Secretary Jonathan Bowman spoke about the recent impact of the PTRR program, explaining that last year the program delivered 522,434 rebates totaling $319.2 million to Pennsylvanians across the Commonwealth. This was a major increase from the prior year — when 405,493 rebates totaling $192 million were distributed — thanks to Governor Josh Shapiro successfully garnering bipartisan support for a major expansion of the PTRR program. So far this year, the Department of Revenue has received approximately 400,000 PTRR applications, outpacing the record number of applications received at this time last year.
“Right here in Cumberland County, the PTRR program last year delivered 8,051 rebates totaling $4.6 million to eligible residents — a jump from 5,738 rebates totaling $2.5 million in the prior year. That’s an 82 percent increase in the amount of support delivered for Cumberland County residents because Governor Shapiro recognized this program was in dire need of updating,” said Secretary Browne. “We want to make sure that Pennsylvanians realize the impact the expansion of the PTRR program is making in every county throughout the Commonwealth. If you’re eligible for the program, the extension of the filing deadline gives you more time to take advantage of a rebate that could make a big difference in your life. You can learn more about the rebate program at pa.gov/ptrr.”
“Affordable housing remains the biggest concern for older adults across Pennsylvania. The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is a powerful tool to help ease this burden for many older Pennsylvanians, allowing them to stay in their homes longer and thrive in their communities," said Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich. “Since the program’s expansion, even more Pennsylvanians have accessed this vital assistance, and we urge all who are eligible to apply and take advantage of this critical support.”
Governor Shapiro’s Work to Expand PTRR Program
Governor Shapiro during his first year in office 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 are seeing 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.
As noted above, the expansion resulted in the Department of Revenue last year issuing 522,434 rebates totaling $319.2 million. This included roughly 106,400 first-time filers who received a rebate for the very first time.
Eligibility/How to File
The PTRR program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Eligible applicants must reapply for a rebate every year because rebates are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid during the prior year.
The table below shows how much homeowners and renters who fit the eligibility criteria are eligible for, depending on their income in 2024:
INCOME | MAX STANDARD REBATE |
$0 - $8,270 | $1,000 |
$8,271 - $15,510 | $770 |
$15,511 - $18,610 | $460 |
$18,611 - $46,520 | $380 |
Submitting your application online through myPATH — in English or Spanish — is easy and does not require you to sign up for an account. Filing online gives you instant confirmation that your claim has been successfully filed. Applicants also will have access to automatic calculators and other helpful features that are not available through the paper application.
It's free to apply for a rebate and assistance is available at hundreds of locations across the state: Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, and state legislators' offices.
To make the application process even more accessible, Department of Revenue employees are also visiting senior and community centers across Pennsylvania to provide in-person filing support for the PTRR program. An event list is available online on the Department of Revenue’s website, and applicants are encouraged to contact their preferred location in advance to confirm availability and schedule an appointment. Eligible Pennsylvanians should visit the website regularly for the most up-to-date information on event schedules.
The easiest way to check the status of your rebate is to use the Where's My Rebate? tool on myPATH. To check on the status of your claim, you will need your Social Security number, claim year, and date of birth.
Since its inception in 1971, the PTRR program has delivered more than $8.6 billion in property tax and rent relief to some of Pennsylvania's most vulnerable residents. The PTRR program is supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery and receives funding from gaming.