Rep. Martin Causer. R-Turtlepoint, is reminding area residents of free Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics he is hosting at local senior centers.
Upcoming clinics include:
Tuesday, Feb. 18: Mount Jewett Senior Center, 8 E. Main St., Mt. Jewett – 1-2 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Eldred Senior Center, 169 Main St., Eldred – 9:30-11 a.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 19: Smethport Senior Center, 119 W. Main St., Smethport – 1-2:30 p.m.
Monday, Feb. 24: Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford – 9:30-11 a.m.
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate 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. Also, applicants with veterans disability benefits and/or pensions do not need to declare that income.
Residents are reminded to bring all necessary income, property tax or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately.
