Pennsylvania Department of Revenue
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is available to homeowners and renters in Wilkes-Barre, PA.
Annual rebate on property taxes or rent paid by eligible Pennsylvanians age 65+, widows/widowers 50+, and people with disabilities age 18+. Income must be $45,000 or less for homeowners, $15,000 or less for renters.
Rebate amount based on property taxes/rent paid and income level
Verified against Pennsylvania Department of Revenue's official page on 2026-06-17.
Data last verified 2026-06-09. How we verify our data.
In Wilkes-Barre, PA, you can combine this program with other local help to cut your cost:
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Form to file: Form PA-1000 (Property Tax or Rent Rebate Claim)
Pennsylvania rebates part of the property tax or rent paid by older residents and people with disabilities. It is open to homeowners and renters age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older, with a household income limit (48,110 dollars for the current year). The standard rebate is up to 1,000 dollars. You apply free online through myPATH or by filing the paper form PA-1000.
Steps to apply
Documents you will likely need
Requirements vary by program and locality. Confirm the exact rules on the official program page. We can help you prepare your paperwork, but you submit it yourself.
Deadline: Applications due December 31 annually
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Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is open to homeowners and renters in Wilkes-Barre, PA. It serves seniors.
Apply directly with Pennsylvania Department of Revenue using the official program link on this page or call (888) 222-9190. There is no middleman and no fee. Deadline: Applications due December 31 annually.
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