Message From Rep. Neuman: Rebate Program Deadline Approaching

The deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is quickly approaching.
 
The program provides state rebates on property taxes or rent paid in 2010 to eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security, Supplemental Security, or federal Railroad Retirement Tier I income is excluded.

The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975.
 
The deadline to apply for a rebate is Dec. 31. All residents who received rebates last year should have received application forms in the mail by now.

Application forms are available at my office located at 1825 Washington Road, Suite C. My staff is available to assist constituents who need help completing the forms and can be reached at 724-743-7602. Applications are also available online or by calling 1-888-222-9190.

Last year, more than 10,000 homeowners and renters in Washington County received more than $5 million in property tax and rent rebates as a result of this program. I encourage all Washington county residents who believe they may be eligible to apply for the rebate.

As always, please contact my office with questions about this or any other state-related issue.

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