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Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Pennsylvania LIHEAP cash and crisis heating assistance with season-based application windows and utility/fuel vendor payment delivery.

Type: Benefit Amount: Cash grants currently listed as $200-$1,000 Deadline: Apr 10, 2026 Location: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program

Refundable rebate that returns a portion of property taxes or rent paid by eligible older adults and people with disabilities in Pennsylvania.

Type: Benefit Amount: Standard rebates up to $1,000, with supplemental bonuses that can raise payments to $1,500 for … Deadline: June 30 each year (extended to Dec 31 for late filers) Location: Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Grant Program

Need-based tuition grant for Pennsylvania residents attending eligible postsecondary institutions.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $5,750 per academic year (2024-25) Deadline: May 1 for renewals; Aug 1 for first-time community college applicants Location: United States - Pennsylvania

Property Tax - Exemption Information (PIO-74)

Freezes the equalized assessed value of a qualifying senior's primary residence to protect against property tax increases from rising assessments.

Type: Benefit Amount: Freezes EAV at base year; savings vary with tax rates and assessment changes Deadline: File annually with county assessment office (typically July deadline; varies by county) Location: Illinois

Save Up to $14,000 on New York Home Upgrades: NYSERDA Home Energy Rebates Guide for Heat Pumps, Insulation, and Electric Appliances

NYSERDA-administered rebates of up to $14,000 for New York homeowners and renters making energy-efficient home upgrades such as heat pumps, insulation, and electric appliances, funded through the federal Inflation Reduction Act.

Amount: Up to $14,000 in combined rebates for eligible households Deadline: Program rollout expected to begin in 2025 with phased applications Location: New York

Senior Citizens Real Estate Tax Deferral Program (PIO-64)

Illinois property-tax deferral loan for qualifying seniors, with annual county filing and repayment at sale/transfer or estate settlement.

Amount: Defers up to $7,500 per year (subject to equity and program limits) Deadline: Mar 1, 2026 Location: Illinois

South Carolina Homestead Exemption

Property tax exemption that shields up to $50,000 of a primary residence's fair market value for eligible South Carolina seniors and residents with disabilities.

Type: Benefit Amount: $50,000 reduction in taxable value on a primary legal residence Deadline: Apply with your county auditor or assessor between January 1 and July 15 for the current tax year Location: South Carolina

South Carolina Tuition Grants

Need-based grants helping South Carolina residents afford tuition at independent colleges and universities within the state.

Type: Grant Amount: Up to $4,200 per year for 2025-26 Deadline: FAFSA priority June 30; document deadline September 1 Location: United States - South Carolina

South Dakota Assessment Freeze for the Elderly and Disabled

Freezes the assessed value of a principal residence for qualifying South Dakota seniors and disabled homeowners.

Type: Benefit Amount: Locks assessed value at the year of approval, limiting property tax increases Deadline: File application with county treasurer by April 1 Location: South Dakota

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) | OTDA

The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can help you put healthy food on the table. Many people, just like you, help make ends meet by using SNAP.

Amount: Up to $973/month for a family of four in FY 2024 Deadline: See official source for current deadline. Location: United States - New York