2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

My office can help you file your 2024 Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application. Are you planning to take advantage of this service? Here’s what we need you to bring.

• Tax receipts for property owners or PA-1000 RC for renters.
• Proof of income.
• If you are a first-time filer, bring proof of age and/or permanent disability.

Acceptable Proof of Rent Paid:
• You will need a PA rent certificate for each place in which you resided during the application year, signed by the landlord or the landlord's authorized agent.
• If a landlord's signature cannot be obtained, you must complete and submit a notarized Rental Occupancy Affidavit.
• If you are unable to provide a rent certificate or notarized statement, you may submit rent receipts. The landlord or his/her authorized agent must sign each rent receipt showing your name and rented address, the amount of the rent you paid and the time period for which the rent was paid. You must submit receipts for all months you claim. Please do not submit rent receipts if submitting rent certificates or notarized statements.

Acceptable Proof of Taxes Paid:
• If you cannot provide a receipted copy of your property tax bill, the department will accept a copy of the tax bill, along with a copy of both sides of the cancelled check used to pay your taxes.
• If your name does not appear on the tax bills, proof of ownership must be submitted. Examples include a copy of the deed, trust, will or decree of distribution.
• If the address is not on the receipted bill or mortgage statement, you must also submit a letter from your tax collector or mortgage company verifying your home address.

To successfully apply, you may be required to submit additional documents. Use the descriptions below to determine which forms you should include in your application.