Published January 29. 2015 04:00PM
Some Pennsylvanians who receive Social Security benefits could see some extra cash in their wallets as part of an expansion of the state's property tax and rent rebate program.
The expansion, signed into law by Gov. Tom Corbett recently, raises the income limits of those who can receive rebates.New guidelines, which expire at the end of 2016, set the income limits as $35,298 for homeowners and $15,128 for renters. Qualifying homeowners could receive up to $975 in rebates each year.Rebates are offered to Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The program is funded by the Pennsylvania Lottery and gaming slot machines.The deadline to apply for a rebate is June 30. Checks will not be issued until July.The Monroe County Aging Office will not receive forms until the end of February. For an application or appointment to assist in completing the form, call 570-420-3735 or1-800-498-0330.