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August 04, 2023 - Scranton, PA

Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Historic Expansion of the Property Tax/Rent Rebate, Largest Tax Break for Seniors in Nearly Two Decades

During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up.

Governor Shapiro outlined his plans to expand the PTRR program during his campaign and in his inaugural budget address in March, and today's bill signing delivers on the commitment he made to Pennsylvania seniors to ease the burden of rising costs.

Speakers Include:
Lisa Durkin, UNC President
Rep. Steve Samuelson
Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton
Gaylene Macuska
Governor Josh Shapiro



Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_01.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_02.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_03.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_04.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_05.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_06.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_07.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_08.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_09.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Shapiro Signs Into Law Bill Expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, Highlights Commonsense Budget Bill<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_PTRR_10.jpeg" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_001.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_002.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_003.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_004.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_005.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_006.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Steve Samuelson speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_007.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lisa Durkin, UNC President speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_008.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_009.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Gaylene Macuska speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_010.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_011.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_012.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Rep. Steve Samuelson speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_013.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_014.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Speaker of the House Joanna McClinton speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_015.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro greeting Gaylene Macuska.During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_016.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_017.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Lisa Durkin, UNC President speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_018.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_019.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_020.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. AUGUST 04, 2023 - SCRANTON, PA<br><a href="https://filesource.amperwave.net/commonwealthofpa/photo/23547_gov_ptrr_dz_023.JPG" target="_blank">⇣ Download Photo</a> Governor Josh Shapiro speaking to community members. During a visit to the United Neighborhood Center in Scranton, Governor Josh Shapiro signed HB 1100 into law, expanding the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) program to nearly 175,000 more Pennsylvania seniors and doubling rebates for many of the 400,000 Pennsylvanians who already qualify. This is the first time the PTRR program has been expanded since 2006 - the bill 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 so no seniors lose out just because their Social Security payment went up. 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