Bensalem Township School District is offering property tax relief of up to $900 for senior citizens to help offset the high cost of living for those on fixed incomes.
Property tax assistance forms for qualified Bensalem Township senior citizens are available online at bensalemsd.org/SeniorPropertyTaxAssistance and at the Dorothy D. Call Administrative Center, 3000 Donallen Drive, the Bensalem Senior Center, 1850 Byberry Road, and the Township Tax Office, 3750 Hulmeville Road.
To qualify, one must:
– Reach the age of 65 by Dec. 31, 2022
– Have an annual household income less than $20,000 (includes reporting 50 percent of Social Security or Railroad Retirement benefits, and 100 percent of any other income)
Since 1977, rebates totaling over $3 million have been paid by the school district through this program. Last year, over 120 rebates were issued.
For more information, call 215-750-2800, Ext. 4200. The application deadline is June 30, 2023.
