Property tax, rent rebate deadline extended

By Mon Valley Independent

By LIAM BELAN

lbelan@yourmvi.com

Pennsylvania’s deadline to apply for a property tax or rent rebate was extended to Dec. 31 thanks to state Sen. Jim Brewster.

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