Pennsylvania Enacts Law Expanding Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program for Seniors

Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro has signed a new law expanding the state's property tax rebate program, which provides financial assistance to older and disabled residents. The program had seen a decline in recipients since 2009 due to outdated income limits. The new law will make an estimated 173,000 households newly eligible and increase the dollar value of rebates for around 400,000 current recipients. Income limits will be adjusted annually for inflation to prevent people from being disqualified due to small increases in Social Security benefits. The changes will go into effect next year.