Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program sends money back to older, widowed and disabled residents for property taxes or rent they paid the year before. In 2026, you’re applying for a rebate on what you paid in 2025, and the deadline is December 31, 2026 [1][4].
At a glance
- Who
- Age 65+, widows and widowers 50+, or people with disabilities 18+ [1]
- Income limit
- $48,110 for 2025, homeowners and renters alike [1]
- Rebate
- $380 to $1,000; some homeowners get up to $1,500 [1]
- Deadline
- December 31, 2026 (extended from June 30) [4]
- Cost to apply
- Free online through myPATH [4]
Who qualifies
You need to meet all three tests for 2025 [2]:
- Who you are. You were 65 or older by December 31, 2025 (or your spouse living with you was), or you were a widow or widower age 50 or older, or you were permanently disabled and 18 or older.
- Your income. Total household income, including your spouse’s, was $48,110 or less in 2025.
- What you paid. You owned your home and paid its 2025 property taxes, or you rented and paid rent in 2025.
When you add up income, count only half of your Social Security benefits (Box 5 of your SSA-1099), half of SSI, half of State Supplementary Payments and half of Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits [2]. Most other income counts, even if it isn’t taxed.
How much you can get
The rebate depends on your income. Homeowners get the table amount or the property taxes they actually paid, whichever is lower. Renters are treated as if 20% of their rent went to property taxes, and get that amount or the table amount, whichever is lower [2].
| Household income | Standard rebate | Supplement (if eligible) | Maximum total |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0 to $8,550 | $1,000 | $500 | $1,500 |
| $8,551 to $16,040 | $770 | $385 | $1,155 |
| $16,041 to $19,240 | $460 | $230 | $690 |
| $19,241 to $32,070 | $380 | $190 | $570 |
| $32,071 to $48,110 | $380 | None | $380 |
The extra rebate for some homeowners
A supplemental rebate adds 50% to the standard rebate for homeowners with income of $32,070 or less who either live in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Scranton, or live anywhere else in Pennsylvania and pay more than 15% of their income in property taxes [2]. You don’t apply for it separately; the Department of Revenue works it out from your application [1].
How to apply
- Online (fastest): File through myPATH at mypath.pa.gov. You don’t need an account, it’s available in English and Spanish, and it does the math for you [3][4].
- By mail: Send Form PA-1000 with your proof of income and other documents to PA Department of Revenue, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, P.O. Box 280503, Harrisburg, PA 17128-0503 [3]. Renters also send Form PA-1000 RC, the rent certificate signed by the landlord [3].
- In person: Free help is available at Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging and state legislators’ offices [4]. Call ahead.
Questions? The program’s line is 1-888-222-9190 [3].
What to have ready
- Proof of 2025 income (SSA-1099, pension statements, and so on).
- Homeowners: your receipted 2025 property tax bills.
- Renters: the PA-1000 RC rent certificate, or a notarized affidavit if you can’t get the landlord’s signature [1].
- First-time filers: proof of age, or proof of disability [3].
When the money arrives
By law, rebates start going out July 1. Applications filed later are paid as they’re processed, by direct deposit if you gave bank details, or by paper check [4]. You can check the status in myPATH.
Sources
Common questions
What is the deadline for the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate in 2026?
Applications for rebates on 2025 property taxes or rent are due December 31, 2026. The state extended the original June 30, 2026 deadline.
What is the income limit for the Pennsylvania rent rebate?
$48,110 of household income for 2025, the same for homeowners and renters. Only half of your Social Security, SSI and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits count toward that limit.
Do I have to pay someone to file my rebate application?
No. You can apply free online through the Department of Revenue's myPATH site, by mail, or with free in-person help from the department and other local offices.