Does PA's $1,000 Rebate Cover Your Rent Inflation?

Alex O'Connell
Published Jan 21, 2026

Does PA's $1,000 Rebate Cover Your Rent Inflation?

Cash lifeline for Pennsylvania's fixed-income families – the expanded Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program now shields more seniors, widows, and disabled adults from crushing inflation on rent, property taxes, and living costs.


After 50+ years, bigger payments reach thousands more eligible households.

Don't miss: Struggling With Housing Costs? This Program Pays $500 a Month to Help You
 

Who Scores Up to $1,000?

You qualify if:

  • Seniors 65+

  • Widows/widowers 50+

  • Disabled adults 18+ (permanent disability)

Renters + homeowners – both get help! (Renters claim 50% of 2025 rent paid)

 

Pennsylvania Rebate Payments by Income (2025 Claims)

  • $0 – $8,550 income$1,000 maximum

  • $8,551 – $16,040$770

  • $16,041 – $19,240$460

  • $19,241 – $48,110$380 guaranteed

Direct offset against PA's 7.2% inflation spike.

 

Grab Your Money – 3 Simple Ways

  1. Online (5 minutes): myPATH.pa.gov

  2. Mail form: Call 1-888-222-9190 or order online

  3. Free senior assistanceArea Agencies on Aging or community centers

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