Since taking office, the Governor has cut taxes more than seven times to help ease burdens on families, older adults, and businesses:
Created the new Working Pennsylvanians Tax Credit that is expected to deliver $193.5 million in tax relief to 940,000 working Pennsylvanians this tax season, helping to put up to $805 back in the pockets of eligible taxpayers.
Expanded the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program – the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades that has opened the door for approximately 165,000 first-time filers to receive a rebate. In 2025 alone, the Shapiro Administration awarded more than 513,000 rebates totaling $315 million.
Signed a major expansion of the Pennsylvania Child and Dependent Care Enhancement Tax Credit, helping to make child care more affordable. In 2025, this tax credit delivered $139 million to nearly 222,000 working families.
Secured a new Employer Child Care Contribution Tax Credit to encourage businesses to contribute to their employees’ child care expenses.
Established a student loan interest deduction, providing significant relief to Pennsylvania graduates burdened with student debt.
Lowered the Corporate Net Income Tax (CNIT) – saving businesses more than $2.9 billion.
Established a schedule for increasing Net Operating Loss (NOL) deductions by 10 percent annually over four years to help small businesses grow.
Since taking office, Governor Shapiro cut child care and education costs for Pennsylvania families and fought to put more money back in their pockets:
Announced an increase in the base rates paid to child care providers through the Child Care Works program, helping making child care more affordable and accessible for low-income, working families.
Secured $161 million in state funds across three budgets for the Child Care Works program, allowing up to 80,000 low-income families to continue to be enrolled in subsidized child care.
- Secured $27.7 million for early childhood education programs, including nearly $25 million for Pre-K counts and $2.7 million for the Head Start Supplemental Assistance Program.
- Secured $25 million in new funds to support approximately 39,000 child care workers with at least $645 retention bonuses.
[The Property Tax Rent Rebate] has been immense for me because I'm on a very limited income. It allows me to keep my car operating and helps me pay for my co-pays.
- James Crosby
Erie, PA resident
The Shapiro Administration delivered commonsense solutions to lower housing costs and expand affordable housing.
Signed an Executive Order directing his Administration to create Pennsylvania’s first comprehensive Housing Action Plan to address the Commonwealth’s housing shortage, address homelessness, and expand affordable, accessible housing options.
Delivered the Commonwealth’s first-ever Housing Action Plan focused on five strategic goals to increase housing supply, improve affordability, and stabilize housing outcomes.
Invested $10 million in seven projects through the PA Mixed-Use Housing Development Pilot Program to support the development of projects that include residential housing. Combined, this grant funding will support the creation of more than 1,400 new residential units across Pennsylvania.
Successfully raised the cap for the Pennsylvania Housing Affordability and Rehabilitation Enhancement Fund (PHARE) by $10 million annually until the fund reaches $100 million in 2027 to help municipalities build and repair more affordable housing. PHARE-funded housing projects have increased by 55% and over 1,000 projects have been funded to build or repair more than 8,200 housing units.
Delivered over $120.3 million through the Whole-Home Repairs program from the Department of Community and Economic Development to the 64 counties who joined the program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners and landlords repair, adapt, and weatherize their homes.
Secured $5 million in funding for the Help at Home (OPTIONS) program through the Department of Aging to reduce the waitlist of seniors seeking services to help them stay in their homes.
Invested nearly $27 million in federal funds through the HOME-American Rescue Plan Supportive Services Program and HOME-American Rescue Plan Non-Congregate Shelter Program to provide supportive services that help prevent and address homelessness for individuals and families in 38 counties.
- Invested $2.5 million in state funding – the first ever – to provide legal counsel for those facing evictions.
- Secured a $5 million increase for the Homeless Assistance Program to provide housing supportive services like rental assistance and bridge housing.