Shapiro Administration Gets Stuff Done: More than 500K Tax Cuts Totaling $304 Million Delivered to Pennsylvanians Through Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Harrisburg, PA - Governor Josh Shapiro today announced that his Administration has processed more than 500,000 tax rebates totaling over $304 million for older Pennsylvanians and people with disabilities who benefit from the Property Tax/Rent Reba​te (PTRR) program. This is nearly double the amount of relief that had been distributed through the PTRR program at the same point last year.

"I made a promise to deliver relief for seniors and people with disabilities across the Commonwealth who told me that they needed just a little more help to stay in their homes - and I'm proud that we've kept that promise . In my first year, we brought Democrats and Republicans together to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program - to ensure that it remains a lifeline that helps our older friends and neighbors stay in their homes," said Governor Shapiro. "Thanks to our bipartisan efforts, more than half a million Pennsylvanians are getting a tax cut this year - and we're showing once again that we can get stuff done when we work together."

Employees at the Department of Revenue have been working hard throughout the year to process PTRR applications as quickly as possible. In fact, 95 percent of the applications that have been received so far this year have already been approved for payment - and that includes applications from roughly 107,000 first-timer filers who are benefitting from the program for the very first time.

This successful work follows Governor Shapiro's push to expand the PTRR program for the first time in nearly 20 years. By working to secure a bipartisan compromise with members of the General Assembly, the Governor increased the program's income limits (to $45,000 for homeowners and renters) and tying those income limits to the cost of living, while also raising the maximum standard rebate (up to $1,000 from the prior $650 max).

The Governor is also reminding the public that there are thousands of Pennsylvanians who qualify for a rebate but have not submitted an application to take advantage of this program. This includes many people who were previously approved for a rebate, but have not taken action this year to reapply by submitting a new application.

The Department of Revenue has been mailing letters to these prior applicants encouraging them to check their eligibility and submit a new application if they meet the program guidelines. The deadline to submit applications for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2023 has been extended to December 31, 2024.

"Our employees have been working hard throughout the year to provide as much support as we can to the people who benefit from this program. If you think you might be eligible or know someone else who could qualify, come see us at one of our district offices or you can visit your state legislator's office for filing assistance," said Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne. "There is no wrong door to receive help. If you're eligible, take advantage of all the support that is available so that you don't miss out on a rebate that could make a real difference."

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. The table below shows how much homeowners and renters who fit this criteria are eligible for, depending on their income: