Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program may help low-income households | Apply by June 30, 2026
Get $380 - $1,000 back on property taxes or rent paid in 2025.
Check if you qualify for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program. Apply by June 30, 2026!
(updated April 6, 2026)
Check if you qualify for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The deadline to apply is June 30, 2026.
The Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate program opened Jan. 15, 2026.
It’s free to apply for the rebate. You may be able to get back up to $1,000 on property taxes or rent paid in 2025.
Age eligibility
Pennsylvania residents must meet the age guidelines (at least one of the following):
Seniors age 65 and older
Widows and widowers age 50 and older
People with disabilities age 18 and older
Income eligibility
Household income must be $48,110 or less per year
Half of Social Security income is excluded.
What if someone died in 2025?
Spouses, personal representatives or estates may file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in the claim year and meet all other eligibility criteria. (See frequently asked questions.)
How much is the rebate?
$380-$1,000 (see chart below)
Note: If you live in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Scranton, you might qualify for additional money.
Homeowners & renters can apply.
If you earned $0 - $8,850 in 2025, the maximum rebate is $1,000.
If you earned $8,551 - $16,040 in 2025, the maximum rebate is $770.
If you earned $16,041 - $19,240 in 2025, the maximum rebate is $460.
If you earned $19,241 - $48,110 in 2025, the maximum rebate is $380.
Timeline
Rebates are distributed starting July 1, 2026.
How to apply
You must apply for the rebate each year.
You can apply online, by mail, or in-person. More information is on the Dept. of Revenue webpage on how to apply.
Online application: https://www.mypath.pa.gov/
Mailing address: Mail your claim form, proof of income and other required documentation to:
PA Department of Revenue
Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
P.O. Box 280503
Harrisburg, PA 17128-0503
You can order forms online to be mailed to you or download a paper application (PDF) to print.
Deadline to apply: June 30, 2026
(Note: Under Pennsylvania law, the Dept. of Revenue initially sets the deadline for June 30 and then evaluates the program. If extra funds are available, the deadline is extended to Dec. 31. For 2025, the deadline has been extended to Dec. 31, 2025. Applications postmarked by Dec. 31 will be accepted for processing. To date, funding has been available to allow all who qualify to benefit from the program.)
Resources on the PA Dept. of Revenue website
Property Tax/Rent Rebate webpage:
https://www.revenue.pa.gov/IncentivesCreditsPrograms/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram/Pages/default.aspx
This page includes forms. It also includes flyers and booklets in English and Spanish.
PA Dept. of Revenue Frequently asked questions
Phone number for PA Dept. of Revenue / PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program:
888-222-9190
Forms and information from the PA Dept. of Revenue
English
2025 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Instruction Booklet in English: PA-1000 Booklet (32-page PDF) | Online at the Dept. of Revenue link
Spanish
2025 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program Instruction Booklet in Spanish (31-page PDF): PA-1000 Booklet (ESPAÑOL) | Online at the Dept. of Revenue link
Videos
Get free help with the application:
In-person locations across Pennsylvania
Department of Revenue office in LASP’s service area:
Norristown Revenue District Office
1939 New Hope St., Norristown, PA 19401
Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m.-5 p.m. If possible, call or e-mail to schedule an appointment.
Bucks County AAA Area Agency on Aging, 55 E. Court St., 3rd Floor, Doylestown, PA 18901, 267-880-5700
Chester County AAA Area Agency on Aging, 601 Westtown Road, Suite 130, West Chester, PA 19380, 610-344-6350
Delaware County Office of Services for the Aging (COSA), 1510 Chester Pike, Suite 250 Baldwin Towers, Eddystone, PA 19022, 610-490-1300
Montgomery County Office of Aging Services (formerly AAA Area Agency on Aging), 1430 DeKalb St., Norristown, PA 19404, 610-278-3601
State legislators’ offices. The PA Dept. of Revenue recommends recommends:
Before visiting the district office of a state representative or senator, please confirm they are the representative for your district.
Find your state representative
Find your state senator by Name | District # | County | Your Address
Call ahead to schedule appointments at all locations.
Further reading:
The deadline to file applications for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2025 is Tuesday, June 30, 2026.
PA government press release | Jan. 15, 2026 | https://bit.ly/rebate-1-15-2026
Program flyer from the PA Dept. of Revenue
Flyers from the PA Dept. of Revenue: English | Spanish | Arabic | Simplified Chinese | Traditional Chinese | Korean | Vietnamese
Property Tax/Rent Rebate instruction booklets from the PA Dept. of Revenue
Click an orange button to download, read and/or print the booklets in English or Spanish.
Click the orange button below to download, read, and/or print the information booklets.
The 2025 instruction booklets are also available online on the Dept. of Revenue Forms and Information webpage:
How to check the status of your PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate
Check the status of your PA Property Tax/Rent Rebate. The PA Dept. of Revenue will request your Social Security number, claim year, and date of birth to check the status.
Funds will start being distributed after July 1, 2026.
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LASP’s public benefits webpage
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