With applications now open for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Secretary Pat Browne, Representative Peter Schweyer, and Senator Nick Miller today visited the Casa Guadalupe Center in Lehigh County to encourage eligible seniors, people with disabilities, and widows and widowers across the Commonwealth to apply for relief through the PTRR program. The Department of Revenue recently started accepting applications for rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2025.
Secretary Browne explained expanding the PTRR program for the first time in nearly 20 years has been a gamechanger for the older Pennsylvanians, widows and widowers, and residents with disabilities who benefit from the program. The expansion increased the maximum standard rebate to $1,000 (up from the prior $650 max), raised income eligibility limits for homeowners and renters, and tied the income limits to cost-of-living adjustments.
“With the changes the expansion has made, the PTRR program is in a much better place to continue serving as a lifeline for people in need for years to come. If you think you might be eligible for a rebate, you can visit our website, at pa.gov/ptrr, to check the program guidelines and find helpful tips to apply. There are also a number of options where you can find in-person filing support, including at Department of Revenue districts offices,” said Secretary Browne.
“The Department of Aging has heard from many older adults and our aging network partners across the Commonwealth that affordable housing solutions for older adults remains one of our greatest challenges. We want to see older adults stay in their homes and communities for as long as they are able. Programs like the popular Property Tax/Rent Rebate can help ease the burden of paying mortgage or rent along with the high costs of just about everything while putting money back into older adults’ pockets,” said Secretary of Aging Jason Kavulich. “I urge any older adult who has applied in the past to do so now or who thinks they may not be qualified to reach out to their local Area Agency on Aging, senior center, or local state official to learn if they are eligible to receive a rebate.”
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 in 2025:
| INCOME | MAX STANDARD REBATE |
| $0 – $8,550 | $1,000 |
| $8,551 – $16,040 | $770 |
| $16,041 – $19,240 | $460 |
| $19,241 – $48,110 | $380 |
Submitting your application online through myPATH — in English or Spanish — is easy and does not require you to sign up for an account. Filing online gives you instant confirmation that your claim has been successfully filed. Applicants also will have access to automatic calculators and other helpful features that are not available through the paper application.
It’s free to apply for a rebate and assistance is available at hundreds of locations across the state: Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, and state legislators’ offices. You must reapply for a rebate every year as they are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid during the prior year.
