MEDIA, Pa. (KYW Newsradio) — With the expansion this year of Pennsylvania’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, many thousands of seniors and adults with disabilities are newly eligible for relief up to $1,000. To help Delaware County residents access the program and find out if they are eligible, several senior centers this month are hosting a series of in-person information sessions.
Starting in 2024, for tax year 2023, the household income limit for both property tax rebates and rent rebates increased to $45,000, and the maximum standard rebate increased from $650 to $1,000. Those changes opened the program up to thousands and as much as doubled the rebate for many who were already eligible.
Applications for 2023 Property Tax/Rent Rebates are due by June 30, 2024.
The Department of Revenue has more information online, as well as this tutorial video:
Delaware County Council Chair Dr. Monica Taylor says she wants residents to know about the expanded program so they don’t miss out. The one-on-one sessions are meant to get residents access to the information they need, determine their eligibility, and fill out the application.
“It’s just very important, when you look at the strains that are on our residents — especially our individuals who are older adults, and those with disabilities,” said Taylor.
“You can just come to that senior center to get support.”
The relief comes at a good time, too, she says, as property taxes rise and household budgets continue to adjust to the realities of inflation.
“Being able to take at least a little bit of the burden off and being able to provide some relief in terms of property tax and rent rebate — it’s really going to have an impact for our community,” Taylor said.
Residents are advised to call ahead of time to confirm availability for any of the following upcoming sessions and to schedule an appointment:
March 12 from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Wayne Senior Center
108 Station Rd., Wayne, PA 19087
610-688-6246
March 13, 20 and 27, and April 3 and 10 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Good Neighbor Senior Center
1085 Hook Rd., Sharon Hill, PA 19079
610-586-8170
March 19 from 9 a.m. – noon
Friendship Circle Senior Center
1515 Lansdowne Ave., Darby, PA 19023
610-237-6222
March 21 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Schoolhouse Senior Center
600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, PA 19033
610-237-8100