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Applications open for Pennsylvania's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

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HARRISBURG (KDKA) - Older and disabled Pennsylvanians can now apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2022. 

The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue announced on Thursday that the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, which has given more than $7.6 billion to eligible residents since 1971, is open for applications. 

The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but certain qualifying homeowners can get as much as $975. 

To learn more about the program and how to apply, click here. To apply, click here.

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