Millions of dollars in checks going to Pennsylvania residents

Beginning July 1st $211 million worth of checks are being sent to residents across Pennsylvania.It's all part of the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.More than $448,000 people will be getting these checks. But right now, 8 On Your Side is getting questions about phone calls mentioning the program.News 8 checked with the Pa. Department of Revenue, which tells us the department is making automated phone calls to people telling them that their check is on the way.The calls do not ask for personal information, but they do offer a phone number to call with any questions. They are not a scam.The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, funded by the state lottery, benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.You can apply for the rebate by calling 1-888-222-9190. Claimants who already applied for rebates may check the status of claims online at www.revenue.pa.gov or by calling, toll-free, 1-888-PATAXES.

Beginning July 1st $211 million worth of checks are being sent to residents across Pennsylvania.

It's all part of the state's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program.


More than $448,000 people will be getting these checks. But right now, 8 On Your Side is getting questions about phone calls mentioning the program.

News 8 checked with the Pa. Department of Revenue, which tells us the department is making automated phone calls to people telling them that their check is on the way.

The calls do not ask for personal information, but they do offer a phone number to call with any questions. They are not a scam.

The Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, funded by the state lottery, benefits eligible Pennsylvanians age 65 and older; widows and widowers age 50 and older; and people with disabilities age 18 and older.

You can apply for the rebate by calling 1-888-222-9190. Claimants who already applied for rebates may check the status of claims online at www.revenue.pa.gov or by calling, toll-free, 1-888-PATAXES.