“For some of them, maybe it pays a month to the rent or something like that. That's a big deal because that's money they can spend on food, medication, or something else that month.”

Expanded for the first time in nearly two decades by Governor Shapiro in 2023, the PTRR program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older. Applications must be submitted by June 30, 2025, with rebates distributed starting July 1, 2025, as required by law. For more information, visit pa.gov/ptrr.

Governor Josh Shapiro’s 2025-26 budget proposal builds on the progress of his first two years in office, delivering real solutions to the challenges Pennsylvanians face. In his budget address, the Governor called on the General Assembly to continue his Administration’s work to cut costs, highlighting the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program as an example of how Democrats and Republicans can work together to cut taxes and lower costs.

Thanks to the Governor’s leadership, the PTRR program was expanded for the first time in nearly two decades through bipartisan legislation signed into law in 2023. Last year, more than 520,000 Pennsylvanians received over $318 million in rebates — the largest amount ever distributed through the program — including nearly 100,000 first-time filers.

This expansion delivered the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly 20 years, fulfilling the Governor’s promise to cut costs and provide meaningful relief. The success of the PTRR program underscores Governor Shapiro’s commitment to working across the aisle to get stuff done.

Click here to watch Bob Coleman, a Berks County resident who qualified for the PTRR Program for the first time thanks to the bipartisan expansion Governor Shapiro signed into law, talk about the impact of the program, or read the transcript below.

TRANSCRIPT

“I'm Bob Coleman and I’m from Berks County, Reading area.

“You know all of us seniors, we’re all basically on fixed incomes. And as you well know, I mean everything's going up, getting more expensive. Eggs are $7 or something, you know. So any little bit they can get as far as property tax or rent rebate. For some of them, maybe it pays a month of the rent or something like that.

“That's a big deal because that's money they can spend on food, medication, or something else that month because they have the rent covered or their property tax or whatever.

“The rebate is very important, especially to any seniors out there. And I would encourage any seniors out there that haven't taken advantage of it before —if there's a senior center or someone in your area or an Office of Aging — give them a call. Find out who’s preparing them and get them filled out and get into state.”