Katelyn Washington
Property tax/rent rebate applications are once again open to eligible Pennsylvania renters and homeowners. This program is designed for qualifying Pennsylvanians to receive property tax relief.
“I want to share how the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has made such a difference in my life," said recipient Donna Terry, in a press release. "This program helped me cover my rent, groceries, and medical bills — things I couldn’t afford on my own. It lifted so many financial burdens, and for that, I’m truly grateful."
Last year, the program expanded to a whopping 520,000 PA residents who qualified, with rebates totaling $318 million — the largest amount ever.
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Key Points
- The Pennsylvania Property Tax and Rent Rebate is designed to provide property tax relief for eligible homeowners and renters.
- Some eligible Pennsylvania residents may receive up to $1,500 in property tax payments.
- The application deadline for the Pennsylvania Property Tax Rebate is in December 2025.
FAQs
When to expect a PA tax rebate and how do I check the status?
Rebates started rolling out on July 1, 2025.
If you've already applied for the Pennsylvania rebate and haven't received yours yet, you can use the Where’s My Rebate? tool to track the status. You will need your date of birth and Social Security number.
You can also call the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue at 1-888-PATAXES (728-2937).
When is the Pennsylvania property tax rebate 2025 deadline?
The Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate is for eligible Pennsylvanians who rent or own their own home. The bill was signed into law over fifty years ago, and since then has given out billions in property tax relief.
If you haven't already applied for your Pennsylvania property tax or rent rebate, there's still time. Applications don't close until December 31, 2025.
You can apply online through Pennsylvania's myPATH system. Renters and homeowners may also submit using a paper application. You can choose between receiving your rebate as a paper check or as a direct deposit.
For help with the application process, you may make an appointment at a Pennsylvania Department of Revenue District Office or an Area Agency on Aging.
Who is eligible for a tax rebate in PA?
To claim a 2025 Pennsylvania property tax rebate, residents must have owned or rented a home, apartment, nursing home, personal care boarding home, or similar residence in Pennsylvania in 2024. Additionally, your income cannot exceed $46,520.
There are also age requirements for the PA property tax and rent rebate:
- Be 65 years or older, OR
- Be at least 18 years old and permanently disabled, OR
- Be at least 50 years old and a widow or widower
Note: Homeowners must have owned and resided in their Pennsylvania home in 2024 to receive the property tax rebate in 2025. They must have also paid property taxes during the year.
How much is the PA property tax rent rebate?
How much money you can expect to receive from the Pennsylvania property tax and rent rebate also depends on your income:
- $1,000 rebate for income $0 to $8,270
- $770 rebate for income $8,271 to $15,510
- $460 rebate for income $15,511 to $18,610
- $380 rebate for income $18,611 to $46,520
Note: For purposes of the income calculation, half of your Social Security doesn't count. For example, if you received $20,000 from Social Security, only $10,000 may qualify as "income" when calculating a total for the rebate.
Why is my PA property tax and rent rebate higher than expected?
If you're a Pennsylvanian who lives in Philadelphia, Scranton, or Pittsburgh, you may receive additional relief. The rebates below are automatically calculated and added to your property tax and rent rebate if you made $31,010 or less and your property taxes were more than 15% of your total income.
Supplemental ("Kicker") rebates for eligible PA homeowners and renters:
- $500 (for income $0 - $8,270)
- $385 (for income $8,271 - $15,510)
- $230 (for income $15,511 - $18,610)
- $190 (for income $18,611 - $31,010)
So, say you're a Philadelphia homeowner with $8,000 in income. If your property taxes were more than 15% of your total income, that means you could get up to $1,500 in property tax and rent rebates from Pennsylvania.
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