Governor Josh Shapiro

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Governor Shapiro is working to lower costs for Pennsylvanians so families can stay in their homes, afford rent, and keep more of their hard-earned money for themselves.

photograph of senior citizens reading paper

Expanded the Property Tax Rent Rebate Program – the largest targeted tax cut for seniors in nearly two decades. This historic law mirrored the Governor’s proposal, qualifying 175,000 additional Pennsylvanians will qualify and doubling the rebate for the 400,000 seniors who already qualify.

A photograph of Governor Shapiro speaking with constituents.

Delivered over $120.3 million through the Whole-Home Repairs program from the Department of Community and Economic Development to the 64 counties who joined the program to help low- and moderate-income homeowners and landlords repair, adapt, and weatherize their homes.

Secured $5 million in funding in the final FY2023-24 budget for the Help at Home (OPTIONS) program through the Department of Aging to reduce the waitlist of seniors seeking services to help them stay in their homes.

Signed a FY2023-24 budget into law that has funding to help an additional 850 individuals with intellectual disability and/or autism get off waitlists for home and community-based services.

Signed a FY2023-24 budget into law with a $66.7 million increase for Child Care Services, allowing up to 75,000 low-income families to continue to be enrolled in subsidized childcare through the Child Care Works Program.

An infographic that reads "announced an increase in the base rates paid to childcare providers through the Child Care Works program, helping making childcare more affordable and accessible for low-income, working families."

Hear from Pennsylvanians about the Shapiro-Davis Administration’s Work:

Gaylene is a mother, a grandmother, and a great-grandmother.

She’s earned three degrees and had become an active volunteer in her community.

She depends on the Property Tax Rent Rebate to stay in her home, but it’s been 17 years since the program was updated. pic.twitter.com/GJGCu3R5m8
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) March 9, 2023

It’s been far too long since the Property Tax Rent Rebate was updated to adjust for rising costs.

I’ll be proud to help deliver relief to our older adults and sign this needed expansion into law.pic.twitter.com/2zsUKDnKKV
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 13, 2023

Too many of our seniors are struggling with rising costs, but the House and Senate passed expansion of the Property Tax Rent Rebate will provide some relief.

James, I’ll be proud to make this a reality after I sign this expansion into law.pic.twitter.com/JXuEQhkWsj
— Governor Josh Shapiro (@GovernorShapiro) July 9, 2023