Senator Wayne Fontana wants to remind eligible individuals that his office can assist in filing for a rebate through the 2022 Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Applications are available online at www.revenue.pa.gov or by calling 1-888-222-9190.

Filers have the ability to apply for the property tax/rent rebate online using the Department of Revenue’s myPath system. Filing online leads to fast processing, easy direct deposit options and automatic calculators that will help you apply for your rebate.

The Property Tax/Rent 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 for homeowners and $15,000 for renters. Please keep in mind, half of Social Security income is excluded.

The original June 30 deadline to apply was extended earlier this year. Applications are now due to the Department of Revenue by Dec. 31. The program is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and revenue from slots gaming.

If you need assistance in filing your application or have questions about the program, please contact the Senator’s Brookline office (412-344-2551) or Kennedy office (412-331-1208) to make an appointment.

Senator Fontana would also like to remind everyone that his office publishes an online newsletter each Tuesday. His ENews focuses on state issues, legislation and happenings within the district. You can receive these weekly News & Views editions by signing up at www.senatorfontana.com.