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Property Tax/Rent Rebate Programs

Picture of house, dollar sign, CSD logoThere are two ways some taxpayers in the Colonial School District can benefit from tax relief.

1. Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

The existing Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program has been in effect since 1971 and is funded by state lottery and slot machine proceeds. The income limit is $46,520 a year for homeowners and for renters, and half of Social Security income is excluded. The maximum standard rebate is $1,000.

2. Colonial School District's Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program 

At the January 23, 2020 School Board meeting, the Colonial Board of School Directors unanimously approved a new property tax rebate program that will see an additional discount of 75% of the standard state rebate amount for homeowners and renters. Colonial School District homeowners and renters must qualify for the state rebate program to qualify for the District rebate program.

To qualify for the discounts, applicants must be:

  • homeowners or renters with a household income of no more than $46,520 annually (half of Social Security income is excluded)

                 AND

  • be 65 years of age or older; OR
  • be a widow and widower aged 50 years of age or older; OR
  • be permanently disabled and 18 years of age or older.

Those who are delinquent paying their taxes are not eligible for rebates.

How to apply for both Property Tax/Rent Rebate Programs

  1. Complete the Form PA-1000, Property Tax or Rent Rebate Claim online. You'll need Colonial School District Code = 46160 and Montgomery County Code = 46. 

    Click here to go to the PA Department of Revenue website for more information and link to the online form. 
     
  2. Print and send a copy of the PA-1000 (renters also need to include a current rent certificate) to the Colonial School District Business Office at the following address:

    Colonial School District
    c/o Business Office
    230 Flourtown Road
    Plymouth Meeting, PA  19462
     
  3. When you receive the State Rebate, you'll also need to submit proof of the deposit by providing a copy of the check or an official bank statement reflecting your deposit amount to the Colonial School District Business Office. The deposit will most likely be received after July 1.
     
  4. Once all of the required information is received and verified, the Colonial School District will produce a rebate check in the amount equal to 75% of the State Rebate amount and mail the check to the address on the form PA-1000.

For more information

For the Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program, click here to go to the PA Department of Revenue website for more information and link to the online form.

For questions, you can call the Pennsylvania Department of Revenue at 1-888-222-9190 or click here for a list of area resources where you can find in-person help.

Any other questions regarding the Colonial School District Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program can be directed to Mark Digian, Colonial School District Business Administrator, at 610-834-1670, ext. 2121, or click here to send an email.