Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics Continue, Causer Says
BRADFORD – Applications for the 2022 Property Tax/Rent Rebate program are now available, and Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area residents that free assistance is available through his local offices as well as an ongoing series of Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics in several communities.
“We’ve had a great turnout during this first week of clinics, and people are really appreciative of the assistance with getting these much-needed rebates,” Causer said.
Next week’s schedule is as follows:
Tuesday, Feb. 21
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Mt. Jewett Senior Center,
8 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett – 12:30-2:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 22
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Oswayo Valley Senior Center,
128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse – 9 a.m. to noon.
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Emporium Senior Center,
105 E. Fourth St., Emporium – 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Appointments preferred. Call 814-486-3707.)
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Port Allegany Senior Center,
216 N. Main St., Port Allegany – noon to 1:30 p.m.
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Coudersport Senior Center,
165 Route 6 West, Coudersport – 1-3 p.m.
Additional clinics are scheduled in Bradford on Feb. 27 and Austin on March 1. Details are available at www.RepCauser.com.
The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded.
The maximum standard rebate is $650, but supplemental rebates for certain qualifying homeowners can boost rebates to $975. The Revenue Department automatically calculates supplemental rebates for qualifying homeowners.
The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30. Rebates will be distributed beginning July 1, as required by law. Additional information, as well as claim forms and a link to apply online, are available at
revenue.pa.gov.
Representative Martin T. Causer
67th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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717.772.9846
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