Pennsylvania residents now have until December 31 to apply for rebates on property taxes or rent paid last year, after an extension was offered to give homeowners and renters more time to claim financial relief.

“There’s still a few weeks left to apply for the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, and I hope every eligible Pennsylvanian will take advantage of this opportunity,” the state’s treasurer Stacy Garrity said in a statement reported by local news media.

“Treasury works as quickly as possible to process approved rebates to Pennsylvanians in need.”

Why It Matters

The deadline extension comes at a time when many in Pennsylvania are outraged by several local counties’ proposals to raise property taxes in 2026 . The counties say the hikes are needed to fix budgetary gaps and avoid cu

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