WASHINGTON: PROPERTY TAX/RENT REBATE FORMS AVAILABLE

            PHILADELPHIA, January 25 - State Sen. LeAnna Washington (D-Philadelphia/Montgomery) today reminded senior citizens who are eligible for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program that they can pick up an application at her Philadelphia district office.

The deadline to apply for the rebate is June 30, 2008.

            “The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program is providing much-deserved relief to seniors, so I encourage individuals to see if they qualify,” Washington said. “My staff will help anyone who is interested in learning more and signing up.”

To receive a free PA-1000 application or for more information, stop by the senator’s district office at 1555-D Wadsworth Ave. in Philadelphia, or call the office at 215-242-0472. 

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.

Two years ago, Washington voted for the 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