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Current as of January 01, 2026 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) Contents.--Each claim shall include:
(1) Reasonable proof of household income.
(2) The size and nature of the property claimed as a homestead.
(3) The rent, tax receipt or other proof that the real property taxes on the homestead have been paid or rent in connection with the occupancy of a homestead has been paid.
(4) If the claimant is a widow or widower, a declaration of such status in such manner as prescribed by the secretary.
(b) Proof of disability.--
(1) Proof that a claimant is eligible to receive disability benefits under the Social Security Act (49 Stat. 620, 42 U.S.C. § 301 et seq.) shall constitute proof of disability under this chapter.
(2) No person who has been found not to be disabled by the Social Security Administration shall be granted a rebate under this chapter.
(3) A claimant not covered under the Social Security Act shall be examined by a physician designated by the department and such status determined using the same standards used by the Social Security Administration.
(c) Direct payment of taxes or rent not required.--It shall not be necessary that such taxes or rent were paid directly by the claimant if the rent or taxes have been paid when the claim is filed.
(d) Proof of age on first claim.--The first claim filed shall include proof that the claimant or the claimant's spouse was at least 65 years of age, or at least 50 years of age in the case of a widow or widower during the calendar year in which real property taxes or rent were due and payable.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Pennsylvania Statutes Title 53 P.S. Municipal and Quasi-Municipal Corporations § 6926.1306. Proof of claim - last updated January 01, 2026 | https://codes.findlaw.com/pa/title-53-ps-municipal-and-quasimunicipal-corporations/pa-st-sect-53-6926-1306/
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