May 04, 2023 - Erie, PA
Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Erie West Senior Center to highlight his budget's proposed expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to provide a lifeline for Pennsylvania renters and homeowners who are most in need - many of them seniors - to be able to stay in their homes. Governor Shapiro's budget proposal raises the maximum rebate for seniors from $650 to $1,000, increases the income cap for renters and homeowners to $45,000 a year, and ties the cap to increases in the cost of living. Under the Governor's plan, nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvanians will qualify for the PTRR program and many of the 400,000 people who already qualify will see their rebates nearly double. "This program is a lifeline for so many Pennsylvanians - putting money back in renters' and homeowners' pockets and helping them stay in their homes every single year," said Governor Shapiro. "While Pennsylvanians have struggled with rising costs, it's been 17 years since this critical program has been updated - it's finally time to provide more relief. My budget proposes a significant expansion to put more money back in people's pockets by raising the maximum rebate for seniors and increasing the income cap for renters and homeowners. This is a commonsense proposal that will help people all across our Commonwealth."List of Speakers:Danny Jones - CEO of GECACJim Crosby - Erie ResidentKelly Minns - Erie ResidentGovernor Josh ShapiroSenator Daniel LaughlinRep. Patrick Harkins
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