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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE |
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State
Rep. Mark Cohen |
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Cohen reminds seniors of Property Tax/Rent Rebate deadline
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 16 – State Rep. Mark Cohen, D-Phila., is reminding local seniors and others who may qualify for property tax relief that the deadline to apply for this year’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is Dec. 31.
“The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program offers refunds to thousands of Pennsylvanians every year, but many people who qualify don’t apply,” Cohen said. “This year there are expanded eligibility guidelines for the program so if residents think they may apply I am urging them to contact my office.
“But people need to hurry, the deadline is approaching fast.”
When determining income eligibility, Cohen said that seniors have to calculate only half of their Social Security income. Under the expanded eligibility guidelines, homeowners making up to $35,000 and renters with an income of $15,000 or less can receive up to $650 back from the state.
To qualify for the program, residents must be 65 or older, 50 or older and widowed, or 18 or older with a permanent disability. The program is funded by the state lottery, not tax dollars.
Last year’s participants should have already received this year's application in the mail; people who have not applied before or those who need help with their applications should contact Cohen’s constituent service office at 215-924-0895.
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CONTACT: Nicole Reigelman |