Property Tax & Rent Relief Program (Colorado)

Property Tax & Rent Relief Program (Colorado) is sponsored by Colorado Department of Revenue. This program provides property tax and rent relief for Colorado residents who are older than 65, people with a disability, or low-income residents.

## Important: This PTC Rebate webpage has changed for People with Disabilities House Bill 24-1268, also known as the Financial Assistance for Certain Low-income individuals, established the Disability Assistance Credit (DAC). Starting January 1, 2026, for the 2025 tax year, individuals with disabilities under 65 years old or a surviving spouse under 58 years old will need to follow a new process to obtain benefits.

Instead of applying for a rebate, they will be required to file a Colorado income tax return to receive their benefit. If you are a person with disability and received PTC benefits in the past or want to claim a new benefit, please visit the new **DAC webpage** for more information. Individuals who qualify as both seniors and people with disabilities may claim only ONE benefit per tax year — either the PTC rebate or the DAC.

## PTC Rebate Applications Are Now Available in Spanish! The Property Tax, Rent, Heat (PTC) Rebate application form and instructions are now available in Spanish. Individuals who **do not** have a Social Security Number or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) may still be eligible for the PTC rebate but will also need to submit the Application for Alternate Identification Number (DR 0019)").

For more information, visit theAlternate Identification Number") web page. ## ¡Las solicitudes de reembolso de PTC ya están disponibles en español! El formulario de solicitud de reembolso de impuestos sobre la propiedad, alquiler y calefacción (PTC) y las instrucciones ahora están disponibles en español.

(Use el traductor automático al píe de la página para ver información en español.) Las personas que **no tienen** un Número de Seguro Social o un Número de Identificación Personal del Contribuyente (ITIN) aún pueden ser elegibles para el reembolso de PTC. Estas personas pueden usar la solicitud de número de identificación alternativo (DR 0019)") para solicitar una identificación alternativa.

Para obtener instrucciones sobre el formulario y obtener más información, visite la página web número de identificación alternativo"). The Property Tax, Rent, and Heat (PTC) Rebate is available for Colorado residents with low income who are older to help with their property tax, rent, and/or heat expenses this winter and beyond.

The rebate amount can be up to $1,178 a year and you could receive up to a $38 TABOR refund ($19 for single filers). Annually, this program could provide more than $7 million in relief to Coloradans, ensuring seniors and Coloradans with disabilities can heat and remain in their homes.

You may qualify for the PTC Rebate if you are a full-year Colorado resident who is 65 years of age or older, or a surviving spouse 58 years of age or older. The rebate amount is based on the applicant's income and expenses. Any Colorado resident who meets the requirements listed below for the rebate should submit the rebate application DR 0104PTC").

Once you complete the application, you can bring the application to a Colorado Department of Revenue Taxpayer Service Center") or send it in by mail to: Colorado Department of Revenue ### Eligibility Requirements You may be able to claim the 2025 PTC rebate if: * You lived in Colorado from January 1 - December 31, 2025. * Your total income from all sources was less than $19,094 for single filers and $25,788 for married filing jointly.

* As of December 31, 2025, you meet one of the criteria below: * Or a surviving spouse, age 58 or older. If you were divorced before your spouse died, you are not considered a surviving spouse * You paid property tax, rent or heating bills during this PTC period. * You were not claimed as a dependent on someone else’s federal income tax return.

Income limits and other criteria may also be found in the PTC rebate application booklet") for the application year. * Driver License/ID Change of Address (DR 2285)") * The address on a PTC application must match the address on file for each applicant's driver license or Colorado ID. If the addresses don't match, the rebate will be delayed.

This form is to be used to inform the Motor Vehicle Division of a change of address if you cannot make the change online. * Application for Alternate Identification Number (DR 0019)") * Only for Colorado residents who do not currently have a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), and who are applying for a PTC Rebate.

* Colorado Tax Information Authorization or Power of Attorney (DR 0145)") * Only submit this form if you have Power of Attorney on behalf of the PTC Rebate Applicant. For more information, see the Third Party Access") web page. * Address or Name Change Form (DR 1102)") * Note: Only complete and submit the first page of form DR 1102.

In the box labeled "Apply address change to account(s)", select the box for "Other" and enter "PTC Rebate". Be sure to complete the "Previous Address and Current Name" section in addition to the new name and address information. The Colorado PTC Rebate is paid on a set schedule based on when your application is processed.

This schedule cannot be changed, except that if a processing or payment date falls on a weekend or holiday, it will be moved to the next business day. Please review the schedule in the chart below.