Shapiro Administration Makes Free PTRR Filing Assistance Available at Community Centers Across PA

The Department of Revenue is providing additional in-person assistance through more than 100 events across the Commonwealth following Governor Josh Shapiro’s work to expand the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

​DOR has received more than 84,000 claims so far, double the number of claims at this time last year.

Harrisburg, PA — Representatives from the Department of Revenue (DOR) will visit senior and community centers all across the Commonwealth over the next several weeks to help Pennsylvanians who need help filing their Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program applications.

This additional in-person ass​istance is being offered in part to help Pennsylvanians who are newly eligible for the PTRR program following Governor Josh Shapiro’s successful work to expand the program for the first time since 2006. DOR representatives stationed at these centers will also be able to help Pennsylvanians file their Pennsylvania personal income tax returns (PA-40s)​ now that tax season is underway.

The Department also recently announced a lookup tool on its website to help PTRR applicants find in-person assistance at a location near them by entering a zip code. These locations include Department of Revenue district offices, Area Agencies on Aging, and state legislators' offices. It is encouraged to email or call ahead to schedule an appointment.

"We know from our experience that many of our fellow Pennsylvanians benefit from having a face-to-face conversation with one of our experienced representatives who can help guide them through the PTRR filing process,” Revenue Secretary Pat Browne said. “We have been working hard this year to increase the number of locations and in-person opportunities for seniors to receive the help they need, whether that is for a rebate claim or assistance with a state tax return. This assistance is especially needed now that there are nearly 175,000 people newly eligible for a rebate under the PTRR program thanks to Governor Shapiro’s work.”

Department of Revenue staff will be available at the locations listed below by county throughout March, and additional dates and times are scheduled for the coming months. Inclement weather may impact this schedule, and it could be subject to change.

A complete up-to-date listing by county is available online with the latest information. It is encouraged to call ahead to verify availability and to make an appointment.

DOR has received more than 84,000 PTRR applications so far in 2024, nearly double the number of applications the Department received at this same time last year. If Pennsylvanians have already applied and received outreach from DOR requesting additional information to complete their application, they are encouraged to respond with that information as soon as possible. This will ensure they receive their rebate in a timely manner.

What Should You Bring with You?

Applicants who need assistance with the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program application (PA-1000) should check the eligibility guidelines on the PTRR Program​. The new claim season for the recent expansion of the PTRR program opened on January 16, 2024​. The rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

Taxpayers who need assistance with the Pennsylvania personal income tax return (PA-40) should bring their tax information/income statements, a photo identification card (driver's license, etc.), and Social Security cards for themselves and their dependents. As a reminder, all taxpayers who received more than $33 in total gross taxable income in calendar year 2023 must file a Pennsylvania personal income tax return by midnight, Monday, April 15, 2024.

Adams County

Littlestown Senior Center, 10 Locust St., Littlestown, PA 17340

• March 18 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

McSherrystown Senior Center, 201 S. Third St., McSherrystown, PA 17344

• March 22 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

York Springs Senior Center, 406 Main St., York Springs, PA 17372

• March 27 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Allegheny County

Turtle Creek Center, 519 Penn Ave., Turtle Creek, PA 15145

• March 1 and 8 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Berks County

Berks Encore Strousstown Center, 44 East Ave., Strausstown, PA 19559

• March 18 | 9:30 AM to 2:30 PM

Berks Encore Wernersville Center, 350 Sportsman Rd., Wernersville, PA 19565

• March 21 | 9:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Blair County

Central Blair Senior Center, 1320 12th Ave., Altoona, PA 16601

• March 8 | 10 AM to 2 PM

Northern Blair Senior Center, 505 Third St., Tyrone, PA 16686

• ​March 6 | 10 AM to 2 PM

Southern Blair Senior Center, 15229 Dunnings Hwy., East Freedom, PA 16637

• ​March 1 | 10 AM to 2 PM

Cameron County

Driftwood Senior Center, 7806 Bridge St., Driftwood, PA 15832

• March 19 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Emporium Senior Center, 105 E. Fourth St., Emporium, PA 15834

• March 5 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Carbon County

Jim Thorpe/Penn-Kidder Senior Center, 995 State Route 903, Jim Thorpe, PA 18229

• March 15 and 18 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Lehighton Senior Center, 243 S. Eighth St., Lehighton, PA 18235

• ​March 4 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Palmerton Senior Center, 501 Delaware Ave., Palmerton, PA 18071

• ​March 11 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Panther Valley Senior Center, 90 E. Catawissa St., Nesquehoning, PA 18240

• March 8 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Weatherly Senior Center, 335 Third St., Weatherly, PA 18255

• March 1 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Clarion County

New Bethlehem Senior Center, 400 Broad St., New Bethlehem, PA 16242

• ​March 4 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Columbia County

Bloomsburg Senior Center, 229 W. Sixth St., Bloomsburg, PA 17815

• March 27 | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Catawissa Senior Center, 319 Pine St., Catawissa, PA 17820

• ​March 20 | 9:00AM to 1:00 PM

Cumberland County

Branch Creek Place, 115 N. Fayette St., Shippensburg, PA 17257

• March 19 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Carlisle Senior Action Center, 20 E. Pomfret St., Carlisle, PA 17013

• March 7 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Mary C. Schaner Senior Center, 98 S. Enola Dr., Enola, PA 17025

• March 4 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Mechanicsburg Place, 97 W. Portland St., Mechanicsburg, PA 17055

• March 6 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

West Shore Senior Citizens Center, 122 Geary Ave., New Cumberland, PA 17070

• ​March 20 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Dauphin County

East Hanover Senior Center, 8848 Jonestown Rd., Grantville, PA 17028

• March 21 | 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Millersburg Senior Center, 109 Edward Dr., Millersburg, PA 17061

• ​March 11 | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM

​Delaware County

Chester Senior Center, 721 Hayes St., Chester, PA 19013

• March 6 | 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Friendship Circle Senior Center, 1515 Landsdowne Ave., Darby, PA 19023

• March 19 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Good Neighbor Senior Center, 1085 Hook Rd., Sharon Hill, PA 19079

• March 13, 20, and 27 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Schoolhouse Senior Center, 600 Swarthmore Ave., Folsom, PA 19033

• March 21 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Upper Darby Senior Center, 326 Watkins Ave., Upper Darby, PA 19082

• March 1 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Wayne Senior Center, 108 Station Rd., Wayne, PA 19087

• ​March 12 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Elk County

Bennett’s Valley Senior Center Elk, 149 Plum St., Weedville, PA 15868

• March 11 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Senior Junction of Ridgway, Inc, 321 W Main St., Ridgway, PA 15853

• ​March 6 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

​Erie County

Corry Senior Center, 25 S. First Ave., Corry, PA 16407

• March 1 ​and 8 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Erie West Senior Center, 1210 W. Eighth St., Erie, PA 16502

• March 14 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

GECAC Tri-Boro Senior Center, 7555 W. Ridge Rd., Fairview, PA 16415

• March 22 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

​North East Senior Center, 50 E. Main St., North East, PA 16428

• March 21 and 28 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

R. Benjamin Wiley Central City Senior Center, 823 Peach St., Erie, PA 16501

• March 20 and 27 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Union City Senior Center, 27 Johnson St., Union City, PA 16438

• ​March 12 and 26 | 10:00 AM to 2:0 PM

Franklin County

Fort Loudon Senior Activity Center, 142 Mullen St., Fort Loudon, PA 17224

• March 5 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Path Valley Senior Activity Center, 20344 School Rd., Dry Run, PA 17220

• March 8 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Tuscarora Senior Activity Center, 11300 Fort Loudon Rd., Mercersburg, PA 17326

• March 13 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

​Upper Strasburg Senior Activity Center, 9843 Community Rd., Upper Strasburg, PA 17265

• ​​March 12 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lackawanna County

Hillside Healthy Aging Campus, 1151 Winola Rd., South Abington Township, PA 18411

• March 1, 8, and 15 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Throop Senior Center, 500 Sanderson St., Throop, PA 18512

• ​March 5, 12, and 19 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lancaster County

Columbia Senior Center, 510 Walnut St., Columbia, PA 17512

• March 1 | 9:00 to 11:00 am

Elizabethtown Area Senior Center, 70 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, PA 17022

• March 26 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lancaster Neighborhood Senior Center, 33 E. Farnum St., Lancaster, PA 17602

• March 14 | 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lititz Senior Center, 201 E. Market St., Lititz, PA 17543

• March 25 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Saca Senior Center, 545 Pershing Ave., Lancaster, PA 17602

• ​March 28 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lawrence County

Challenges: Options in Aging, 2706 Mercer Rd., New Castle, PA 16105

• ​March 6 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lebanon County

Lebanon County Area Agency on Aging, 710 Maple St., Lebanon PA 17046

• ​March 15 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lehigh County

B'nai B'rith House Senior Center, 1616 Liberty St., Allentown, PA 18102

• March 5 and 12 | 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Central Park Senior Center, 683 Wahneta St., Allentown, PA 18109

• March 19 and 26 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Coopersburg Senior Center, 538 Thomas St., Coopersburg, PA 18035

• March 14 and 21 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Fountain Hill Senior Center, 1101 Seneca St., Bethlehem, PA 18015

• March 20 and 27 | 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM

Ridge Manor Senior Center, 333 Ridge St., Emmaus, PA 18049

• ​March 6 | 9:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Luzerne County

Butler Township Active Adult Center, 411 W. Butler Dr., Drums, PA 18222

• March 7 | 9:30 AM to 1:30 PM

Kingston Active Adult Center, 335 Third St., Kingston, PA 18704

• March 4, 11, and 18 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Pittston Active Adult Center, 441 N. Main St., Pittston, PA 18640

• ​March 27 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

McKean County

Eldred Senior Center, 169 Main St., Eldred, PA 16731

• March ​13 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 N. Main St., Port Allegany, PA 16743

• March 7 | 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Smethport Senior Center, 119 W. Main St., Smethport, PA 16749

• ​March 15 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Monroe County

Loder Senior Center, 62 Analomink St., East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

• ​March 25 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Montour County

Montour Senior Center, 605 W. Mahoning St., Danville, PA 18219

• ​March 12 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Northampton County

Cherryville Senior Center, 4131 Lehih Dr., Cherryville, PA 18035

• March 13 | 10:00 AM to 2:30 PM

Northampton Senior Center, 902 Lincoln Ave., Northampton, PA 18067

• March 28 | 9:30 to 11:00 AM

Park Plaza Senior Community Center, 1800 Sullivan Trail, Easton, PA 18020

• March 7 | 9:30 AM to 1:00 PM

Slate Belt Senior Center, 707 American-Bangor Rd., Bangor, PA 18013

• ​March 22 and 25 | 9:30 to 11:30 AM

Northumberland County

Coal Region Adult Community Center, 2 E. Arch St., Shamokin, PA 17872

• March 6 and 13 | 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM

Coal Township Highrise, 101 N. Ash St., Coal Township, PA 17866

• March 15 and 22 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Milton Senior Action Center, 219 Filbert St., Milton, PA 17847

• ​March 14 and 21 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Schuylkill County

Mahanoy City Senior Community Center, 138 W. Centre St., Mahanoy City, PA 17948

• March 1 and 13 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Pottsville Senior Community Center, 201 N. Centre St., Pottsville, PA 17901

• March 4, 13, and 25 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Schuylkill Haven Senior Community Center, 340 Haven St., Schuylkill Haven, PA 17972

• March 6, 27, and 29 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Tremont Senior Community Center, 139 Clay St., Tremont, PA 17981

• ​March 11 | 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Somerset County

Center for Life-Windber Senior Center, 700 Fifth St., Windber, PA 15963

• March 13 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Central City Senior Center, 103 Sunshine Ave., Central City, PA 15926

• ​March 27 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Susquehanna County

Blue Ridge Senior Center, 81 Elizabeth St., Great Bend, PA 18821

• March 21 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Clifford Active Living Center, 119 Cemetery St., Clifford, PA 18413

• March 25 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Lanesboro Senior Center, 3006 Turnpike St., Susquehanna, PA 18847

• ​March 28 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Tioga County

Wellsboro Senior Center, 3 Queen St., Wellsboro, PA 16901

• ​March 6, 13, and 20 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Washington County

Cannonsburg Senior Center, 30 E. Pike St., Cannonsburg, PA 15317

• ​March 4, 11, 18, and 25 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Monongahela Senior Center, 102 W. Main St., Monongahela, PA 15063

• March 20 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

Westmoreland County

Herminie Center for Active Adults, 101 Sewickley Ave., Her​minie, PA 15644

• March 5 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

West Newton Center for Active Adults, 103 E. Main St., West Newton, PA 15089

• March 12 and 19 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Monessen Center for Active Adults, 1925 Grand Blvd., Monessen, PA 15062

• March 26 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

New Kensington Center for Active Adults, 1039 Third Ave., New Kensington, PA 15068

• ​March 7, 14, 21, and 28 | 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM

Media Contact: Kendra Martin, ra-press@pa.gov

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