The rebate check is a result of the law signed by Governor Josh Shapiro in 2023. The law, which was signed by the governor, was to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The goal of the law is to increase income requirements, granting close to 175,000 Pennsylvanians the chance to receive the property tax or rent rebate, which will be handed out in 2024.
The rebate check, which will give residents $380 to $1,000, will be received by homeowners or renters in various parts of Pennsylvania. The primary recipients of the rebate check are older adults and people who are disabled, as well as those between the ages of 18 and older.
The checks are usually funded by the lottery and gaming purse of the state of Pennsylvania. This has been so since 1971, as the lottery purse has made
Who qualifies for eligibility to receive the check?
The Pennsylvania Homeowners or Renters Rebate Program has been earmarked to be received primarily by Pennsylvanians. These residents must be homeowners and renters in the state of Pennsylvania. More than this, the check is for these persons who meet the following age criteria for eligibility:
- The first category is that individuals must have a disability and be at least 18 years of age and older.
- The second category of individuals who can receive the check are those who are 65 or older.
- Also in the third category are individuals who are widows or widowers. These persons must be at least 50 years of age or older.
- More than all of these categories, the recipients of the rebate check must have an income maxed at $45,000.
What is required to be an applicant to the Rebate Program?
The application for rebate checks requires that the applicant have some documents that can support their eligibility. These documents must include the following:
- The applicant must have a proof of age document that supports their age claims. To do this, the following documents can be submitted:
- A birth certificate.
- A church baptismal card.
- A hospital birth card.
- A military discharge paper where age is shown.
- The applicant must have proof of income. This can be evidenced by a paycheck or bank statement.
- The individual must also have proof of property taxes or evidence of rent payments.
How can applicants know the status of their rebate application?
Applicants who meet the eligibility criteria and have successfully applied can go on to track their application by the following means:
- Check the Rebate website to track applications online.
- They could also call the Department of Revenue using the following number: 1-888-PATAXES (728-2937).
It should be noted that the application for the rebate can be annually as long as the individual meets the requirements.
