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Paid Family Leave

Provides partial wage replacement so California workers can take time off to bond, care, or respond to military events.

Amount: 60–70% wage replacement up to $1,620 weekly for 8 weeks Deadline: Rolling; file within 41 days of starting leave Location: California

Pennsylvania Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

Provides cash, crisis, and weatherization grants to help Pennsylvania households afford heating costs and resolve energy emergencies.

Type: Benefit Amount: Cash grants $300–$1,000; crisis benefits up to $1,000 per season Deadline: Season typically runs November–April; crisis assistance available until funds are exhausted 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 qualifying households 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

Property Tax Exemptions

Property tax exemptions and appraisal caps for Texas homeowners, including expanded school tax relief and additional benefits for seniors, disabled persons, and veterans.

Type: Benefit Amount: General residence homestead exempts $100,000 of school district value plus local optional amounts Deadline: File Form 50-114 with county appraisal district between January 1 and April 30 Location: Texas

Property Tax Homestead Exemptions | Department of Revenue

Statewide and local property tax exemptions for Georgia homeowners, including enhanced relief for seniors, veterans, and surviving spouses.

Amount: Varies by exemption; state homestead exempts $2,000 of assessed value, while local senior exemptions can eliminate school taxes Deadline: File initial application with county tax assessor by April 1 of the tax year Location: Georgia

Property Tax Postponement

Allows eligible seniors, blind, and disabled homeowners to defer current-year property taxes, with the state paying taxes in exchange for a low-interest lien.

Type: Benefit Amount: Defers up to 100% of current-year property taxes on a principal residence Deadline: Applications accepted October 1 to February 10 each tax year Location: California

Rhode Island Child Care Assistance Program

Helps working families afford child care with guidance on eligibility, provider selection, and retention strategies.

Type: Benefit Amount: Subsidizes licensed child care with sliding co-pays for families up to 200% FPL (expanded to 300% for exit) Location: United States - Rhode Island

Rhode Island Temporary Disability Insurance (TDI)

Provides wage replacement to Rhode Island workers unable to work due to non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy.

Type: Benefit Amount: Up to $1,043 per week plus dependents allowance Deadline: Rolling; file within 90 days of disability Location: Rhode Island