Direct $650 property and rent rebate payments being sent out now in Pennsylvania

Ryan King

July 23, 01:23 PM July 23, 01:23 PM

Qualifying homeowners in Pennsylvania could receive rebates of up to $975 as part of the state's property tax/rent rebate program, the Department of Revenue announced.

An estimated $121.7 million will be distributed to homeowners across the Keystone State, targeting homeowners who are older, have a disability, or are renting property, per the department. The application deadline for the program has been extended until Dec. 31, 2021, and rebate distribution was permitted to begin on July 1.

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"This is a program that has delivered more than $7.3 billion in property tax and rent relief since the program's inception in 1971," Revenue Secretary Dan Hassell said in a press release. "We want Pennsylvanians to know that there is still time to apply for rebates on property taxes and rent paid in 2021. If you know of a friend or family member who may be eligible, encourage them to check their eligibility status and file an application with our agency prior to the deadline on Dec. 31, 2022."

There are over 260,294 homeowners in Pennsylvania eligible for rebates. The standard rebate rate is $650, but rebates can accrue to as much as $975 for those who qualify, per the department.

Checks may be distributed in the mail or through direct deposit, depending on how one's application was filed. The department touts an online system for prospective applications to apply. The agency also provides a tool to check the status of a claim. That will require a Social Security, claim year, and date of birth.

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In 2020, the program delivered roughly $213 million worth of rebates to over 440,000 Pennsylvanians. The program has also doled out over $7.3 billion since its inception. It relies on funding from the Pennsylvania Lottery, the department said.