Pennsylvania · November 7, 2026
Older and disabled Pennsylvanians who paid property tax or rent in 2025 have until December 31, 2026 to apply for a rebate of up to $1,000 from the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The program is paid for with gaming revenue, and applying is free.
Who qualifies
You may be eligible if you lived in Pennsylvania and were one of the following in 2025:
- 65 or older
- a widow or widower 50 or older
- a person with a disability, 18 or older
Your household income must be $48,110 or less for the year. Only half of Social Security, SSI and Railroad Retirement benefits count as income, so many retirees with modest pensions still qualify.
How much you can get
The standard rebate depends on income:
| Income | Maximum rebate |
|---|---|
| $0 to $8,550 | $1,000 |
| $8,551 to $16,040 | $770 |
| $16,041 to $19,240 | $460 |
| $19,241 to $48,110 | $380 |
Homeowners with income of $32,070 or less can get a supplemental rebate of $190 to $500 more if their property tax is more than 15% of their income, or if they live in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Scranton. The state calculates it automatically.
The rebate can’t be more than the property tax you actually paid. For homeowners, that means the tax paid in 2025.
How to apply
Apply online through the Department of Revenue’s myPATH system, or file form PA-1000 by mail. You will need proof of income and, for homeowners, a copy of your 2025 property tax receipts. Free help is available from local senior centers, state legislators’ offices and the Department of Revenue. You never need to pay anyone to apply.
What Pennsylvania homeowners pay
The typical Pennsylvania homeowner pays $3,311 a year in property tax, about 1.30% of a typical home value of $254,500, according to Census survey figures for 2020 to 2024. Bills are highest in the Philadelphia suburbs: Chester County ($6,308), Delaware County ($6,124), Montgomery County ($5,875) and Bucks County ($5,826). In Allegheny County, home to Pittsburgh, the typical bill is $3,451.
For a household living on $30,000 a year, even a typical bill takes more than a tenth of income. That is why this rebate matters. Our guide to senior property tax relief covers other programs, and our new Pennsylvania guide explains how the state’s system works. Compare counties on the Pennsylvania page.
Sources: Pennsylvania Department of Revenue, Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program
