PA Treasury Now Processing Payments for Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Pennsylvania Treasurer Stacy Garrity announced that the state Treasury has started processing payments for its annual Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program. Eligible Pennsylvanians can still apply through June 30, to receive a rebate. Direct deposit payments are scheduled to be sent to recipients on July 1, while check payments are scheduled to be mailed on June 30.

Garrity encourages applicants to sign up for the direct deposit option because it is more secure than sending paper checks, it will help ensure that payments are received on time, and it will cut the cost of administering the program. The program benefits about 550,000 Pennsylvanians each year with approximately $250 million in rebate payments. If you have questions about the Property Tax/Rend Rebate program, contact the Area Agency on Aging or a Department of Revenue district office.

Farmer’s Market Vouchers for Eligible Adams Seniors

The Adams County Office for Aging (ACOFA) is partnering with the Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture to bring fresh, locally grown produce to eligible seniors through the Farmers Market Nutrition Program. This program has benefitted our lower income seniors by providing vouchers valued at a total of $24 for individuals or $48 for couples, which can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at participating farmers markets through November.

To apply, call 717-334-9296, visit one of the seven senior centers in Adams County or click here. Vouchers will be available on Senior’s Day, Saturday, June 5, at the Adams County Farmer’s Market.

Beginning June 7, vouchers will also be available at the ACOFA and area senior centers. Eligible seniors must reside in Adams County, be 60 years old or older by the end of the year and meet income requirements. The annual individual income limit is $28,828; the limit for couples is $32,227.

REAL ID Deadline Postponed to 2023

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced it is extending the enforcement deadline for REAL ID to May 3, 2023. The DHS cited ongoing pandemic restrictions that have hampered efforts by states to process and issue the enhanced driver licenses and identification cards. While Pennsylvania residents are not required to obtain a REAL ID, a federally accepted form of identification, such as a Pennsylvania REAL ID driver’s license or ID card, a valid U.S. passport/passport card or a military ID will be required to board a domestic commercial flight or enter a secure federal building or military installation after on and after the enforcement deadline. PennDOT will continue to offer standard-issue driver’s licenses and photo IDs. For more information about REAL ID and how to obtain one, visit PennDOT.gov/REALID