From staff reports
State Rep. Lee James has scheduled two days for area residents to receive free assistance with their property tax and rent rebate assistance forms.
– Friday, Feb. 21, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Franklin VFW, 411 Ninth St.
– Thursday, March 12, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at the Oil City YWCA, 109 Central Ave.
To qualify for a property tax or rent rebate, applicants must be a Pennsylvania resident; age 65 or older, a widow or widower age 50 or older, or a person with permanent disabilities age 18 or older; and a homeowner earning up to $35,000 annually or a renter earning up to $15,000 annually.
Required proof to bring includes:
– Age: Accepted proof of age includes birth certificate, driver’s license or PennDOT identification card, PACE or PACENET card or Medicare Card.
-Rent or property taxes paid: For proof of taxes paid, receipted tax bills are required (no canceled checks) or a tax bill with a copy of the canceled check. For proof of rent, a rent certificate from the landlord or rent receipts signed by the landlord are required.
– Proof of income for 2019.
No RSVP necessary, but residents with questions should call James’ office at (814) 677-6413.
