{"id":3327,"date":"2023-10-16T07:26:25","date_gmt":"2023-10-16T11:26:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/?p=3327"},"modified":"2024-04-25T23:17:31","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T03:17:31","slug":"a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents-pennsylvanias-amped-up-property-tax-assistance-can-help","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents-pennsylvanias-amped-up-property-tax-assistance-can-help\/","title":{"rendered":"A Ray of Sunshine for Older and Disabled Residents: Pennsylvania\u2019s Amped-Up Property Tax Assistance Can Help"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3328\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/a-ray-of-sunshine-for-older-and-disabled-residents.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Getting over the hurdle of property tax payments is harder these days. That\u2019s because taxable home values have gone up.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So older Pennsylvanians are praising their governor, Josh Shapiro, for signing Act 7 of 2023 into law. It enlarges Pennsylvania\u2019s Property Tax \/ Rent Rebate (PTRR). Hundreds of thousands of people \u2014 those who own, and those who rent \u2014 will benefit from the change. They include: Pennsylvanians aged 65 and up; surviving spouses aged 50 and up; and people with disabilities who are at least 18 years old.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The modified law takes effect in January 2024. But you need to know about it in order to get it! So here\u2019s a Q&amp;A to describe what\u2019s going on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Paying Property Taxes or Rent in Pennsylvania in 2023? Better Rebates Are Coming.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These rebates have an established history in Pennsylvania. They were started through, and are continually supported by, the Pennsylvania Lottery. Here\u2019s the thing. Until Gov. Shapiro went to work on modifying the rebates, Pennsylvanians\u2019 Social Security income was rising with inflation but the rebate allowances weren\u2019t. In other words:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>People\u2019s incomes were going up, along with the cost of living.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once residents were pulling in more than $35K, they were deemed to be making too much money to qualify for the rebates.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>And renters couldn\u2019t qualify at all, above an extremely low income ceiling of just $15K.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">So, an adjustment to the rebate program has been a long time coming. Now that the time has indeed come, eligible Pennsylvania residents should know these facts:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The governor\u2019s plan expands the PTRR to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and others with disabilities. That means more than 600,000 people will benefit under the plan. Some will be new applicants, and some will be continuing to apply as they had in past years \u2014 but now they\u2019ll get a higher level of support.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>To allow more people to benefit, the rebate ceiling will rise. The standard rebate used to be capped at just $650. Now, eligible residents can get up to $1,000 back.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The income cap for both renters and homeowners will become the same. It will be $45,000 a year.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Why does Pennsylvania make people keep applying each year for the rebate? Because the rebate they get depends on their income per year, and the total rent or property tax bill for each year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pennsylvania Rents Are Going Up. So Renters Get an Especially Helpful Rebate Boost.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Rent prices are starting to ease up a bit. But rents have gone up significantly since before the pandemic. Consider Harrisburg, the capital city. The average Harrisburg renter pays about $1,300 each month, for an apartment that\u2019s a bit more than 900 square feet of space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">But as we\u2019ve noted, up until now, renters couldn\u2019t get the rebates unless their incomes were under $15K.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Fortunately for these residents, their income limit now makes a lot more sense.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As <a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/property-tax-breaks-for-older-homeowners-new-changes-for-nj-pa-and-md-seniors\/\">we observed<\/a> in August:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Income limits for both renters and homeowners will become $45,000 (to rise in the future with inflation). The&nbsp;current&nbsp;income ceiling is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters. (Half of Social Security income and all veterans\u2019 payments won\u2019t count.)<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">All eligible Pennsylvania residents will be glad to know that from this point on, the income cap will be lifted as the cost of living rises. This way, increases in Social Security income won\u2019t knock people out of rebate eligibility.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Are You, or Is Someone You Care About, Eligible? Here\u2019s How to Claim the Rebate.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignright size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"394\" height=\"591\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/are-you-or-someone-you-care-about-eligable.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3329\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/are-you-or-someone-you-care-about-eligable.jpg 394w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/10\/are-you-or-someone-you-care-about-eligable-200x300.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 394px) 100vw, 394px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you are an eligible Pennsylvania resident, it\u2019s not too late to claim this benefit for last year! You have all year to file for the&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.revenue.pa.gov\/IncentivesCreditsPrograms\/PropertyTaxRentRebateProgram\/Pages\/default.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Property Tax\/Rent Rebate<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Again, that deadline is New Year\u2019s Eve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Or perhaps you would like to help a loved one with a disability get the annual rebate they qualify for. It\u2019s a simple form to complete, and free to submit. You just need to gather the necessary documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Read the instructions to learn what documentation you\u2019ll need to include, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of taxes: Copies of your prior year\u2019s property tax bills (the tax collector\u2019s office can send you a statement).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of age: A copy of a Pennsylvania ID.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Proof of eligible income: W-2 and 1099 forms.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re seeking a rent rebate, whether for an apartment or a senior living rental situation, you\u2019ll need to have the property owner give you a rent certificate showing what you pay monthly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now, what about people who now becoming eligible for the 2023 tax year? Beginning in the middle of January 2024, Pennsylvania\u2019s revenue department will open an application period that applies to property taxes or rent residents paid during 2023. At that time, thanks to the expansion of the program, PTRR rebates will be available to many more Pennsylvanians who fill in the form.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Anyone who signed up for the 2022 rebate using a paper form will receive a new one in the mail, with directions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also in January 2024, Pennsylvania the Department of Revenue will offer the paper application for downloading at Revenue.PA.gov\/ptrr. Need general tax and rebate information? Visit MyPATH.PA.gov.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Across Pennsylvania, Department of Revenue district offices offer help for those who want support applying for their rebates. Another way to get some help or have more questions answered, at no charge to you? Call a local senior center or your legislator\u2019s office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Also note: The revenue department offers a &#8220;Where&#8217;s My Rebate&#8221; page on its website. Rebates take some time to process, and the website takes some getting used to \u2014 so muster up your patience. Sometimes it\u2019s just easier to call the office to get questions answered.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">This Makes Communities Stronger. Thanks, Pennsylvania.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pennsylvanian\u2019s property tax and rent rebates aren\u2019t huge. But for those who receive them, they are vital boosts. With the rebates, paying the rent or the mortgage becomes a little less stressful. And now, rebate eligibility criteria will expand. So the plan will help a larger number of people who are doing their best to deal with rising costs of housing, of borrowing, and of buying daily necessities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Pennsylvania, thanks for understanding what seniors and people with disabilities are going through. These days, everyone faces elevated inflation and borrowing rates. But for some people, property tax rebates offer a way to avoid displacement. They offer key support for people doing their best to keep living independently at home.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Keeping these residents stronger makes whole communities stronger.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Supporting References<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Guest Editorial By Pat Browne and Jason Kavulich at PennLive (<em>PennLive.com<\/em>, by Advance Local Media LLC): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/opinion\/2023\/10\/heres-what-pennsylvanias-seniors-need-to-know-about-the-property-taxrent-rebate-program-opinion.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Here\u2019s What Pennsylvania\u2019s Seniors Need to Know About the Property Tax \/ Rent Rebate Program<\/a> (Oct. 13, 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Jeffrey Johnson and Karen Gray, media contacts, via <em>Pennsylvania Pressroom<\/em>\u200b (an official Pennsylvania government website): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.media.pa.gov\/pages\/Aging_details.aspx?newsid=414\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shapiro Administration Highlights Historic Expansion of Property Tax \/ Rent Rebate Program During Visit To Lackawanna County Senior Health Fair<\/a> (Sep. 22, 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Sue Gleiter at PennLive (<em>PennLive.com<\/em>, by Advance Local Media LLC): <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pennlive.com\/business\/2023\/09\/could-you-afford-to-rent-a-place-to-live-in-central-pa-it-depends.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Could You Afford to Rent a Place to Live in Central Pennsylvania? It Depends<\/a> (Sep. 8, 2023).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-small-font-size\"><strong>More on topics: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/?s=Pennsylvania\">Pennsylvania<\/a><strong>, <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/property-tax-assessments-rising-again-in-2022-2023\/\">Property taxes<\/a><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photo credits: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/photo-of-man-stretching-2567016\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">RUN 4 FFWPU<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pexels.com\/photo\/woman-standing-behind-tree-1625956\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Vlad Vasnetsov<\/a>, via Pexels.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Getting over the hurdle of property tax payments is harder these days. That\u2019s because taxable home values have gone up. So older Pennsylvanians are praising their governor, Josh Shapiro, for signing Act 7 of 2023 into law. It enlarges Pennsylvania\u2019s Property Tax \/ Rent Rebate (PTRR). 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