Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
About This Program
The Grant Map catalogs Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in its Wilkes-Barre, PA research directory. The record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters; those tags do not establish eligibility or current service coverage.
Annual rebate on property taxes or rent paid by eligible Pennsylvanians age 65+, widows/widowers 50+, and people with disabilities age 18+. Income must be $45,000 or less for homeowners, $15,000 or less for renters.
Rebate amount based on property taxes/rent paid and income level
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Record set last reviewed 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
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Key Details
- Rebate up to $1,000 on property taxes or rent
- For seniors 65+, widows/widowers 50+, disabled 18+
- Homeowner income limit $45,000
- Renter income limit $15,000
- Apply annually by December 31
How to Apply
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Your application paperwork
Form to file: Form PA-1000 (Property Tax or Rent Rebate Claim)
Pennsylvania rebates part of the property tax or rent paid by older residents and people with disabilities. It is open to homeowners and renters age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older, with a household income limit (48,110 dollars for the current year). The standard rebate is up to 1,000 dollars. You apply free online through myPATH or by filing the paper form PA-1000.
Steps to apply
- Confirm with the administrator that you meet the current rules for age or disability and that your household income is within the annual limit (only half of Social Security counts).
- Gather proof of the property taxes you paid (or rent), and your income for the year.
- Apply online for free at mypath.pa.gov, or complete the paper Form PA-1000.
- Submit by the program deadline; rebates are issued after processing.
Documents you will likely need
- Proof of age (65+, or 50+ for a widow or widower) or proof of disability.
- Receipted property tax bills for the year (homeowners) or a rent certificate (renters).
- Proof of all household income for the year.
- The completed Form PA-1000 if you file on paper.
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules and application route with the administrator. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications due December 31 annually
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Frequently asked questions
What amount is listed for Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
The Grant Map record states: Up to $1,000 rebate. Confirm the current amount and eligible costs with the administrator.
What audience tags are recorded for Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in Wilkes-Barre?
The directory record carries audience tags for homeowners and renters. It carries a senior-related tag. These tags do not establish eligibility; confirm the complete current rules with the administrator.
How do I apply for Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program in Wilkes-Barre, PA?
Confirm the application route directly with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue; use the cited source on this page as a starting point or call (888) 222-9190. Confirm any fee or cost with the administrator. Deadline: Applications due December 31 annually.
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