WASHINGTON ANNOUNCES REBATE DEADLINE EXTENSION

            HARRISBURG, June 21 – State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today announced that the deadline to apply for Pennsylvania’s expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate program has been extended to Dec. 31.

            “I’m pleased that the deadline has been extended to allow individuals more time to apply for this important program,” Washington said. “I urge people to see if they qualify to receive a rebate.”

            The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

           Last year, Washington voted for a new law that expanded the rebate program by increasing the income limit from $15,000 to $35,000 for homeowners and raising the maximum rebate for both homeowners and renters from $500 to $650. Applicants can exclude, as income, one-half of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits. 

            The expanded household income limits and rebate amounts are:

· $0 to $8,000                       $650 rebate

· $8,001 to $15,000               $500 rebate

· $15,001 to $18,000             $300 rebate

· $18,001 to $35,000             $250 rebate

            For more information and for Property Tax/Rent Rebate claim forms (PA-1000) call 1-888-222-9190 between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. or visit the Web site www.revenue.state.pa.us.