PA: Five Property Tax/Rent Rebate Clinics Scheduled Week of Feb. 24

BRADFORD – Rep. Martin Causer (R-Turtlepoint) is reminding area residents of free Property Tax/Rent Rebate clinics he is hosting at local senior centers during the week of Feb. 24.
 
Upcoming clinics include:

• Monday, Feb. 24: Bradford Senior Center, 60 Campus Drive, Bradford – 9:30-11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 26: Oswayo Valley Senior Center, 128 Lyons St., Shinglehouse – 9-11 a.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 26: Emporium Senior Center, 105 E. 4^th St., Emporium – 9:30-11:30 a.m. (Appointments preferred. Call 814-486-3707.)
• Wednesday, Feb. 26: Port Allegany Senior Center, 216 N. Main St., Port Allegany – 1-2:30 p.m.
• Wednesday, Feb. 26: Coudersport Senior Center, 165 Route 6 West, Coudersport – 1-2:30 p.m.

 
A final clinic will be held on Wednesday, March 4, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the Ulysses Senior Center, 522 Main St., Ulysses
 
The Property Tax/Rent Rebate program benefits eligible Pennsylvanians who are 65 years or older, widows and widowers 50 years or older, and those 18 years or older with disabilities. Eligibility income limits are set at $15,000 for renters and $35,000 for homeowners, excluding 50 percent of Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and Railroad Retirement Tier 1 benefits. Also, applicants with veterans disability benefits and/or pensions do not need to declare that income.
 
Residents are reminded to bring all necessary income, property tax or rental information required to process claims quickly and accurately.
 
For more information, including the schedule of additional clinics, visit www.RepCauser.com or contact Causer’s district offices in Bradford (78 Main St., first floor, phone 814-362-4400); Coudersport (107 S. Main St., Room 1, phone 814-274-9769) or Kane (55 Fraley St., phone 814-837-0880).