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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older, widows and widowers age 50 and older, and people with disabilities age 18 and older. The income limit is $45,000 a year for both homeowners and renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. You can apply online at mypath.pa.gov.

Under state law, the annual deadline for the program is set as June 30. However, the law requires the Department of Revenue to evaluate the program to determine if funds are available to extend the deadline. To date, funding has been available to allow all who qualify, meaning the deadline can be extended to Dec. 31 for the current year.

Adams County Homestead and Farmstead Exclusions

The Homestead and Farmstead Property Exclusion (authorized by Act 1 of 2006) is a program that provides eligible property owners with real estate tax relief. If approved, the assessed value of your primary residence or farm is reduced by a specific exclusion amount before your Conewago Valley School District property taxes are calculated, ultimately lowering your annual tax bill.