Deadline extended for tax/rent rebate program in Pa.
Under Gov. Josh Shapiro’s expansion of the PTRR program, the maximum standard rebate increased from $650 to $1,000.
Gov. Josh Shapiro announced earlier this month that his administration would extend the deadline for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, giving more time to eligible state residents to apply.
The PTRR program will now remain open through Dec. 31, 2026. Last year’s rebates that have been approved for payment will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law.
Sen. Nick Pisciottano, D-West Mifflin, said the extension was the right thing to do for Pennsylvania residents.
“Many Pennsylvanians are struggling with rising costs, and this program provides relief for seniors, renters and people with disabilities who need it most,” Pisciottano said. “Extending the deadline ensures more people have the opportunity to apply for rebates that can help cover groceries, medications, utilities and other everyday expenses.”
Under Shapiro’s expansion of the PTRR program, the maximum standard rebate increased from $650 to $1,000, while income eligibility limits for homeowners and renters were also expanded and tied to inflation adjustments moving forward. Shapiro noted that last year, more than 513,000 Pennsylvanians received over $315 million in rebates through the program.
The program is available to Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Eligible applicants must reapply each year based on annual income and the amount paid in rent or property taxes during the prior year.
For 2026, applicants with incomes up to $48,110 may qualify for a rebate. The PTRR program receives funding from gaming in the state, according to Pisciottano.
Residents can apply for the program through MyPATH or visit their state senators’ or representatives’ offices for help filling out the application.
Shapiro, in his statement, said that the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue has already received more than 400,000 rebate applications this year. Secretary of Revenue Pat Browne said that there are still thousands of eligible state residents who could apply.
“Governor Shapiro’s work to expand the PTRR program for the first time in nearly 20 years has delivered real results. Just last year, we distributed nearly $315 million to more than 513,000 Pennsylvanians who applied for a rebate,” Browne said. “We want people to know this program requires eligible Pennsylvanians to submit an application every year. With the filing deadline now extended to December 31, that provides more time for our residents to apply for a rebate that could help them put food on the table and pay their bills.”
To learn more about PTRR, those interested can visit pa.gov/ptrr.
