Pennsylvania · Property tax exemptions for people with disabilities · Updated Oct 2026

Pennsylvania property tax exemptions for people with disabilities (2026)

Every statewide property tax break in Pennsylvania that our guide lists for homeowners with a disability, including senior breaks that also cover people with disabilities. What each is worth, who qualifies, the deadline and how to apply.

Short answer

The main property tax break for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania is the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. A yearly state rebate of $380 to $1,000 based on income.

Worth
See the rules
Income limit
$48,110 household income per year
Deadline
December 31

Property tax breaks for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania

Low income

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

A yearly state rebate of $380 to $1,000 based on income. Homeowners with income of $32,070 or less get an automatic supplement of $190 to $500 (up to $1,500 total) if their property taxes are more than 15% of income, or if they live in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or Scranton.

For people with disabilities: Pennsylvania homeowners (or renters) who are 65 or older, widows or widowers 50 or older, or people with disabilities 18 or older, with household income of $48,110 or less.

Who qualifies
Pennsylvania homeowners (or renters) who are 65 or older, widows or widowers 50 or older, or people with disabilities 18 or older, with household income of $48,110 or less. Rebate tiers: $0-$8,550 income up to $1,000; $8,551-$16,040 up to $770; $16,041-$19,240 up to $460; $19,241-$48,110 $380.
Income limit
$48,110 household income per year (current program year)
How to apply
Apply online with myPATH (English or Spanish), by mail on Form PA-1000, or in person with free help at a Revenue district office, Area Agency on Aging, senior center or legislator's office. Include proof of age or disability, proof of income, and your property tax receipts.
Deadline
The 2025 claim year is due December 31, 2026 (deadline extended by the Department of Revenue; the statutory date is June 30).
Renewal
Every year
Law
Taxpayer Relief Act, Chapter 13 (53 P.S. 6926.1301 et seq.), as amended by Act 7 of 2023

Source: official page

How to apply, step by step

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

  1. Apply online with myPATH (English or Spanish), by mail on Form PA-1000, or in person with free help at a Revenue district office, Area Agency on Aging, senior center or legislator's office.
  2. Include proof of age or disability, proof of income, and your property tax receipts.

Form: PA-1000 Property Tax or Rent Rebate Claim (or myPATH online)

Deadline: The 2025 claim year is due December 31, 2026 (deadline extended by the Department of Revenue; the statutory date is June 30).

Renewal: Every year

Savings estimate for Pennsylvania

None of these breaks is one fixed dollar amount taken off your home's value, so we can't estimate the savings here. What each one is worth is on its card above.

Eligibility finder for Pennsylvania

Answer a few questions to see which property tax breaks may fit you. Nothing you type here is sent anywhere.

Pre-set for people with disabilities: you own and live in the home and have a permanent disability. Change any answer.

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Everyone in the home, before taxes. Optional: used only to compare with income limits.

Do you own and live in the home?Answer the first question to see results.

A first check, not a decision: only your county, city or town assessor decides. We read ages, ratings and income limits only where the official rule states them plainly; otherwise we show the rule for you to check.

Document checklist for Pennsylvania

Pick the breaks you plan to apply for. You get a checklist of forms, documents, steps and deadlines to print or keep on your phone.

The checklist asks for no personal details and nothing is sent to our server: the files are made on your device.

Exemptions to include

Questions about people with disabilities property tax breaks in Pennsylvania

Who qualifies for property tax breaks for people with disabilities in Pennsylvania?

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: Pennsylvania homeowners (or renters) who are 65 or older, widows or widowers 50 or older, or people with disabilities 18 or older, with household income of $48,110 or less. Rebate tiers: $0-$8,550 income up to $1,000; $8,551-$16,040 up to $770; $16,041-$19,240 up to $460; $19,241-$48,110 $380.

Is there an income limit for people with disabilities' property tax breaks in Pennsylvania?

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: $48,110 household income per year (current program year)

When is the deadline for people with disabilities to apply in Pennsylvania?

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: The 2025 claim year is due December 31, 2026 (deadline extended by the Department of Revenue; the statutory date is June 30).

Do people with disabilities have to reapply every year in Pennsylvania?

Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: Every year.

Where do people with disabilities apply for property tax breaks in Pennsylvania?

Your county assessment office takes applications for the homestead exclusion, and your school district (and in some places the county or city) sets how much it is worth. In Philadelphia, the city Department of Revenue runs the homestead exemption. Disabled veterans apply through their County Director of Veterans Affairs; the Property Tax/Rent Rebate is run by the PA Department of Revenue. For the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program: Apply online with myPATH (English or Spanish), by mail on Form PA-1000, or in person with free help at a Revenue district office, Area Agency on Aging, senior center or legislator's office.

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Last checked: Oct 2026.