Published: June 23, 2008 10:36 pm         

Senior property-tax relief deadline extended

The deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for seniors and disabled residents has been extended from June 30 until Dec. 31.

“Gov. (Ed) Rendell ... wants to be sure that those who are eligible have ample time to apply for property tax or rent rebates,” Secretary of Revenue Tom Wolf said from Harrisburg.

The rebates benefit eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

In 2006, a new law expanded the rebate program by increasing the income limit from $15,000 to $35,000 for homeowners and raising the maximum rebate for homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. Applicants can exclude as income half of Social Security wages, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits.

To get Property Tax/Rent Rebate forms, go to papropertytaxrelief.com or call (888) 222-9190.

     

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