Pennsylvanians who meet the requirements for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program have to apply by December 31, according to Gov. Tom Wolf.
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Wolf, a Democrat, said Pennsylvanians must apply in time to receive their annual rebate plus a one-time bonus rebate.
What Do You Need to Do to Receive a Bonus Rebate?
If you are an eligible claimant of the Property/Tax Rent Rebate Program who has already filed an application (PA-1000) for a rebate on property taxes or rent paid in 2021, you do not need to take any further action. The Department of Revenue will take care of everything on the back end to ensure that you receive your original rebate and bonus rebate for the 2021 claim year.
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For eligible claimants who have not yet filed an application, you are encouraged to do so. Eligible Pennsylvanians can do this online by visiting myPATH, the Department of Revenue’s online filing system. Submitting your application through myPATH is easy and does not require you to sign up for an account (username/password). Claimants may also find a paper application and instructions on the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program by visiting www.revenue.pa.gov/ptrr.
Answers to other frequently asked questions about the one-time bonus rebates are available by visiting One-Time Bonus Rebates on the Department of Revenue’s website.
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Rebate Filing Assistance
It’s free to apply for a rebate, and applicants are reminded that free assistance is available at hundreds of locations across the state, including Department of Revenue district offices, local Area Agencies on Aging, senior centers and state legislators’ offices. Applicants may also visit the department’s Online Customer Service Center to find helpful tips and answers to commonly asked questions about the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.
Visit the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program page on the Department of Revenue’s website for more information on the program, including income limits and historical background.
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“Don’t miss your last chance to get a one-time bonus rebate through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program,” said Wolf. “This is the only year that these one-time bonus rebates are available, and I don’t want to see any eligible Pennsylvanians miss out on the bonus rebates. By boosting the amount recipients get this year, we’re helping older Pennsylvanians and Pennsylvanians with disabilities deal with inflation and higher prices while staying in their homes.”
The one-time bonus rebates are paid for from funds provided to the state by the federal American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).
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Approximately $140 million in ARPA funding will be used to fund the one-time bonus rebates that were approved by the legislature, Wolf’s office said.
Previously, the governor called the one-time enhanced rebate a “commonsense way” to use federal COVID-19 aid.
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