West Chester, Pa (May 20, 2026) – Senior citizens and adults with disabilities now have more time to get up to $1,000 back on property taxes and rent paid last year, state Senator Carolyn Comitta announced today.
The application deadline for the 2025 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate application has been extended until December 31, 2026.
“With so many of us focused on affordability, it’s important that residents know there are programs available, like the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, that help put money back in their pockets,” said Comitta, who serves on the Senate Aging and Youth Committee. “Now, we’re extending this application deadline to help as many eligible residents as possible apply and get up to $1,000 back.”
The program, funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery, provides seniors 65 and older, widows/widowers 50 and older, and adults 18 and older with disabilities with a rebate on their property tax or rent paid in 2025.
In addition to age requirements, an applicant’s household income must be $48,110 or less annually. Half of Social Security income is excluded when determining income.
Thanks to Act 7 of 2023, which Comitta supported and voted for, the program’s income limit is automatically increased to adjust for the cost of living so that no one loses eligibility due to the annual increase in Social Security payments.
Interested applicants can apply online at PA.gov/PTRR or by completing the PA-1000 paper application. Property owners must submit copies of stamped, paid property tax receipts for 2025, and renters must submit a PA Rent Certificate, completed by a landlord or property manager, along with the application.
Application assistance is available by appointment at Senator Comitta’s district office in West Chester or one of eight satellite outreach office locations throughout Chester County. To schedule an appointment, call Senator Comitta’s office at (610) 692-2112 or go to pasenatorcomitta.com/contact.
“Through outreach events and regular office hours at my West Chester district office and mobile office hours, our team has helped return more than $28,200 to Chester County residents this year,” Comitta added. “Please give us a call or stop by our office at 17 E. Gay Street in downtown West Chester for assistance with your rebate application.”
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