White, Solomon Legislation to Speed Property Tax and Rent Rebates to Seniors Heads to Governor's Desk
HARRISBURG—Bipartisan legislation sponsored by Reps. Martina White (R-Philadelphia) and Jared Solomon (D-Philadelphia) to speed up property tax and rent rebates to qualified recipients has been passed by the Senate and is going to Gov. Tom Wolf for his signature.
"Getting more money in our seniors’ pockets now, through the Rent/Property Tax Rebate program, allows them to buy more food in fewer trips." White said. "That limits their potential exposure to the virus and can help them stay safe."
"I'm thrilled that this bill is heading to Gov. Tom Wolf's desk as it represents a fantastic chance to put money in the pockets of some of our most vulnerable citizens at a time when they really need it," Solomon said. "The Commonwealth needs to use every lever at our disposal to help people, and colleagues on both sides of the aisle understand that the Rebate check is a vital tool in that regard, particularly during this pandemic."
Right now, rebates are distributed starting July 1. Their bill, which was amended into House Bill 1076 which passed unanimously, would direct the departments of Revenue and Treasury to process 2019 rebate payments for all homeowners and renters who received a 2018 rebate and to issue those payments immediately. For anyone who became eligible in the past year, rebates would be issued immediately upon receipt of their application instead of waiting until July 1.
The White/Solomon legislation was passed as part of
House Bill 1076, which authorizes school districts to set up programs in which senior citizens can volunteer in their school district and receive a partial credit against their school property tax in exchange for their services.
Representative Martina White
170th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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