HARRISBURG – State Rep. Martin Causer, R-Turtlepoint, is hosting a series of clinics starting next week to assist area residents with applying for the state’s Property Tax/Rent Rebate program,
“I want to make sure everyone who is eligible for the program receives these helpful rebates,” Causer said. “As always, our assistance with filing for the rebates – whether it is done at one of the clinics or at any of the local offices – is free of charge.”
Clinics will be held on Wednesday from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Eldred Senior Center, 169 Main St., Eldred; from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at the Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 106 S. Oswayo St., Shinglehouse; from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Smethport Senior Center, 119 W. Main St., Smethport; and from 1 to 3 p.m. to the Coudersport Senior Center, 171 Route 6 West, Coudersport.
Other clinics are planned for Feb. 22 from 9 to 10:30 a.m. at the Harrison Valley Community Building, 205 E. Main St., Harrison Valley; Feb. 27 from 1 to 3 p.m. at the Kane Senior Center, 100 S. Fraley St., Kane; Feb. 28 from 9:30 to 11 a.m. at the Emporium Senior Center, 213 ½ S. Maple St., Emporium and from 1 to 2:30 p.m. at the Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 N. Main St., Port Allegany. On March 6, a clinic will be held at the Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Dr., Bradford from 9:30 to 11 a.m.
Residents are reminded to bring necessary income, property tax or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately.
The program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. Eligibility income limits are set at $15,000 for renters and $35,000 for homeowners, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits.
For more information, visit www.RepCauser.com or contact Causer’s district offices in Bradford at 78 Main St., first floor, or call 814-362-4400; Coudersport at 107 S. Main St., Room 1, or call 814-274-9769; or Kane at 55 Fraley St., or call 814-837-0880.
