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Pennsylvania Department of Revenue Extends Statewide Outreach for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

- by Maryann Pugh
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue (DOR) is ramping up its efforts to assist residents with the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program, hosting in-person filing assistance events throughout the Commonwealth. The initiative will also provide support for filing personal income tax returns (PA-40). Following the program’s historic expansion under Governor Josh Shapiro, the PTRR initiative delivered over 522,000 rebates, totaling $319 million last year. Notably, 106,000 of those rebates went to first-time filers.

“Last year, we received an overwhelming amount of positive feedback from the on-site visits,” said Revenue Secretary Pat Browne. “We’re looking to keep the momentum going this year and reach as many eligible Pennsylvanians as possible. Whether it’s for rebate assistance or help with your state tax return, our staff is ready to provide support.”

Eligible applicants are required to file new applications annually since rebates are based on annual income and property taxes or rent paid during the prior year. To assist residents, DOR representatives will visit senior and community centers to provide direct support.

Comprehensive Event Schedule

Below is the complete schedule of outreach events. Residents are advised to contact their preferred location ahead of time to confirm availability and arrange appointments.

Adams County
  • Littlestown Senior Center, 10 Locust St., Littlestown – March 12 | 9 a.m.–12 p.m.
Allegheny County
  • K Leroy Irvis Tower, 715 Mercer St., Pittsburgh – March 12, 26 (10 a.m.–12 p.m.); March 5, 19 (1 p.m.–3 p.m.)
  • Hazelwood Towers, 111 Tecumseh St., Pittsburgh – March 13, 20, 27 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.)
  • Eva P. Mitchell Apartments, 7113 Mary Peck Bond Place, Pittsburgh – March 4, 11 (10 a.m.–4 p.m.)
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Clarion County
  • Main Street Senior Center, 516 Main St., Clarion – March 18 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Knox Senior Center, 504 E. Railroad St., Knox – April 8 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Leeper Senior Center, 6785 Route 66, Leeper – March 26 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • New Bethlehem Senior Center, 430 Broad St., New Bethlehem – April 7 | 10 a.m.–12 p.m.
  • Rimersburg Senior Center, 7363 Route 68, Rimersburg – March 12 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Columbia County
  • Berwick Senior Center, 1401 Orange St., Berwick – March 11 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Dauphin County
  • Gratz Park Terrace, 100 South West St., Gratz – March 25 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Hoy Senior Center, 301 Mohn St., Steelton – March 10, 11 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Latsha Senior Center, 501 Mohn St., Steelton – March 13, 14 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Laurel Hill, Autumn Drive and Maple Lane, Williamstown – March 17 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Marysville/Rye Senior Center, 198 Leonard St., Marysville – April 3 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
  • Millersburg Senior Center, 109 Edward Dr., Millersburg – March 24 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Rattling Creek Apartments, 15 South 2nd St., Lykens – March 24 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Elk County
  • Bennett’s Valley Senior Center, 149 Plum St., Weedville – March 17 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Johnsonburg Senior Center, 430 Center St., Johnsonburg – March 31 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • St. Marys Senior Center, 104 Erie Ave., St. Marys – March 10 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Lackawanna County
  • Hillside Healthy Aging Campus, 1151 Winola Rd., Clarks Summit – March 24 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Scranton Senior Community Center – West Side, 1004 Jackson St., Scranton – March 19 | 9 a.m.–1 p.m.
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Lancaster County
  • Lititz Senior Center, 201 E. Market St., Lititz – March 20 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
Lawrence County
  • Challenges: Options in Aging, 2706 Mercer Rd., New Castle – March 10 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Lebanon County
  • Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging, 710 Maple St., 2nd Floor, Lebanon – April 2, 9 & May 7, 14 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Myerstown Senior Community Center, 101 South Railroad St., Myerstown – April 25 | 10 a.m.–3 p.m.
McKean County
  • Eldred Senior Center, 169 Main St., Eldred – March 25 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Kane Senior Center, 100 Fraley St., Kane – March 24 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 North Main St., Port Allegany – March 20 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
  • Smethport Senior Center, 119 West Main St., Smethport – April 1 | 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Northumberland County
  • Coal Region Adult Community Center, 2 E. Arch St., Shamokin – March 12 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
  • Coal Township High Rise, 101 North Ash St., Coal Township – March 21, 28 | 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
  • Milton Senior Action Center, 219 Filbert St., Milton – March 20 | 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
Philadelphia County
  • Guild House East Senior Housing, 711 Spring Garden St., Philadelphia – March 12 | 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
What Residents Should Bring

Applicants should bring all necessary documents for filing, including income statements, property tax or rent information, photo identification, and Social Security cards for themselves and dependents. Filing for the PTRR program (PA-1000) or personal income tax returns is free.

Looking Forward

This outreach initiative aims to assist low-income and senior residents in accessing financial resources that can help alleviate the burden of property taxes. By providing convenient locations and times for residents to receive assistance with filing, the Commonwelath hopes to streamline the process and make it more accessible for those who may need it most.

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