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Attention Senior Citizens - Real Estate Tax Rebate Program Information
REAL ESTATE TAX REBATE PROGRAM INFORMATION
There are two ways some taxpayers in the Owen J. Roberts School District can benefit from tax relief.
Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: The existing Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program is funded by State lottery and slot machine proceeds. The income limit is $35,000 a year for homeowners and $15,000 annually for renters. In addition, half of Social Security income is excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $650. For additional information about this program, please visit the PA Dept. of Revenue’s website @ www.revenue.pa.gov.
Owen J. Roberts School District’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: The Board of School Directors approved a Senior Citizens Tax/Rent Rebate Program that will provide an additional discount of up to $195 for homeowners and renters. District homeowners and renters must qualify for the State rebate program to qualify for the District’s rebate program. For additional information on how to apply, please visit the District’s website @ www.ojrsd.com or call 610-469-5189.
To qualify for the discounts, applicants must be:
- homeowners with a household income of no more than $35,000 annually (half of Social Security income is excluded); OR
- renters with a yearly household income of no more than $15,000 (half of Social Security income is excluded);
AND
- be 65 years of age or older; OR
- be a widow and widower aged 50 years of age or older; OR
- be permanently disabled and 18 years of age or older.