2011 City Real Estate Tax Rebate for Residents at least 65 years old during the year 2011

If you know of someone who could benefit from this tax rebate, help by printing the application and sharing the information with them.

Effective January 1, 2007, the senior citizens of Harrisburg living on fixed incomes at or below the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services poverty guidelines have been granted the opportunity to request a rebate of a portion of their 2011 City Real Estate Tax.

The following requirements must be met by all applicants:

1. You and/or your spouse must be the deeded owner of and reside at the property during the year 2011.

2. You and/or your spouse must be at least 65 years old during the year 2011.

3. The deeded owner’s income must be at or below the poverty level which is $10,890 for one person and $3,820 for each additional person in a household.

4. A copy of your 2010 Federal Income tax forms and/or Social Security Benefits documentation confirming proof of income must be attached to the application.

5. A copy of your driver’s license confirming proof of age and residency must be attached to the application.

6. The 2011 City Real Estate Tax must be paid before or at the time of application.

7. All utilities, liens and prior year taxes must be current.

8. All information on the application form must be completed.

9. All Rebate applications must be delivered in person to the City Treasurer’s office before 4:00 PM on May 27, 2011.

10. Tax payment plans are not eligible for the rebate.

The City Treasurer has the sole authority to grant or deny the 2011 City Real Estate Tax Rebate.

If you have any questions, please call (717) 255-3046.

Click here to download the 2011 City Real Estate Tax Rebate Application

Paul P. Wambach, City Treasurer