West Montgomery Times

Sen. Tracy Pennycuick (R-24) is holding special hours in May to provide assistance to residents applying for the state Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. The program is open to residents age 65 or older, widows and widowers age 50 or older, or anyone age 18 and older who is 100% disabled, with a household income of $45,000 or less, counting only half of Social Security.

"We helped many residents apply for rebates in April, and I encourage folks to make an appointment for assistance this month," Pennycuick said. "Income limits and refund amounts have been increased, so residents who did not previously qualify for this relief might now be eligible."

Residents interested in applying for the program can schedule an appointment by calling Pennycuick’s office at 215-541-2388. Various dates and locations are available throughout May for assistance:

- May 8, 20, 22, 29, 9 a.m. to noon at Montgomery County Community College – Pottstown Campus

- May 7, 21, 9 a.m. to noon at Longswamp Township Building, 1112 State St., Mertztown

- May 8, 22, 9 a.m. to noon at Amity Township Building, 2004 Weavertown Rd., Douglasville

- May 8, 22, 1-4 p.m. at Bally Borough Hall, 425 Chestnut St., Bally

- May 14, 9 a.m. to noon at Towamencin Township Building, 1090 Troxel Rd., Lansdale

- May 14, 1-4 p.m. at North Wales Borough Hall, 300 School St., North Wales

- May 22, 1-4 p.m. at Topton Borough, 205 South Callowhill St., Topton

- May 23, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Hereford Township Building, 3131 Seisholtzville Rd., Macungie

To complete the application process, residents are required to provide various documents such as proof of income, proof of age, and specific financial statements. Property owners and renters will also need to provide documentation related to property taxes or rent payments.

For more information on the Property Tax/Rent Rebate program, residents can visit www.revenue.pa.gov.

Contact: Lidia Di Fiore (215) 541-2388