The office of state Rep. Paul Takac, D-College Township, will host a series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program clinics in Centre County throughout May, according to a news release.
“We’re reaching out to every corner of the 82nd district to help everyone who is eligible get cash rebates to help offset some of the cost of property taxes and rents,” Takac said. “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is a terrific program, especially for so many of our seniors, and we want to get as many folks to apply from across the district as possible.”
The series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics will be held at the following dates, locations and times:
- Wednesday, May 3, Schlow Centre Region Library, Community Room, 211 S. Allen St., State College, from noon to 2 p.m.
- Thursday, May 18, Howard United Methodist Church, 144 Main Street, Howard, from noon to 2 p.m.
- Tuesday, May 23, Snow Shoe Township Building, 268 Old Side Road, Clarence, from noon to 2 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 31, Centre Region Active Adult Center, Nittany Mall, 2901 E. College Ave. Suite 990, State College, from 10:45 a.m. to 1 p.m.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians aged 65 and older, widows and widowers aged 50 and older and people with disabilities aged 18 and older. The current income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, while half of Social Security income is excluded. Spouses, personal representatives or estates may also file rebate claims on behalf of claimants who lived at least one day in the claim year and meet all other eligibility criteria. The current maximum standard rebate is $650.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is one of five programs supported by the Pennsylvania Lottery. Since the program’s inception in 1971, older and disabled adults have received more than $7.6 billion in property tax and rent relief. The rebate program also receives funding from slot gaming.
To file for a rebate during the clinic, applicants should bring proof of all income from 2022, including Social Security Income, documentation of benefits from pensions and annuities, and all other miscellaneous forms of income received in 2022. Homeowners must bring proof of all 2022 property tax bills. Renters must submit the PA Rent Certificate, along with the total 2022 rent paid.
