Property Tax/Rent/Heat Credit (PTC) Rebate
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 the Alternate Identification Number web page.
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 or have disabilities in order to help with their property tax, rent, and/or heat expenses this winter and beyond. The rebate amount can be up to $1,154 a year and if you apply by October 15, 2025, you could receive up to a $354 TABOR refund ($177 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, a surviving spouse 58 years of age or older, or disabled, regardless of age. 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:
You may be able to claim the 2024 PTC rebate if:
Income limits and other criteria may also be found in the PTC rebate application booklet for the application year.
Filing status | Income limit for 2024 |
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Single | $18,704 |
Married (Filing Jointly) | $25,261 |
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.
For the fastest delivery of your rebate, file your application in January or early February and sign up for Direct Deposit. The Department requests that you do not call about your rebate prior to the applicable payment date because service representatives will not be able to update you on the status of your application until that time. If your application is not approved, the Department will mail you a letter. You can check the status of your rebate online by following the instructions below.
2024 Application Received, Approved, and Processed Before | Direct Deposit Payment Dates | Paper Check Payment Dates | Amount of Each Installment Payment | Number of Equal Installments |
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March 10, 2025 | April 5, 2025 | April 15, 2025 | 1/4 of total rebate | 4 |
June 10, 2025 | July 5, 2025 | July 15, 2025 | 1/3 of total rebate | 3 |
September 10, 2025 | October 5, 2025 | October 15, 2025 | 1/2 of total rebate | 2 |
December 10, 2025 | January 5, 2026 | January 15, 2026 | Full rebate | 1 |
December 31, 2026 | 10 Weeks after receipt | 12 weeks after receipt | Full rebate | 1 |
2023 Application Received, Approved, and Processed Before | Direct Deposit Payment Dates | Paper Check Payment Dates | Amount of Each Installment Payment | Number of Equal Installments |
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December 31, 2025 | 10 Weeks after receipt | 12 weeks after receipt | Full rebate | 1 |
Anyone who has applied for the rebate for the last two years will be able to file the application electronically through our free and secure Revenue Online service. Click on "File a PTC Rebate Application." Supporting documentation must be submitted as electronic attachments when the application is filed in Revenue Online.
File Using Paper Forms
You can either visit a Taxpayer Service Center to submit your application in person or mail it to this address (no street address is necessary):
Individuals who do not have a Social Security Number or ITIN may still be eligible for the PTC rebate. These individuals can access an application at the Alternative ID PTC Rebate Application webpage. Do not complete the alternate application if you have a Social Security Number or ITIN. If you have a Social Security Number or ITIN you must use one of those ID numbers to apply using the application in the instruction book.
You must report this income:
Do not report this income:
Note: If you need help filing your individual income tax return, additional community organizations are available to help with filing your tax return. Visit the Community Tax Help web page for more information.
Note: The system will not show your full rebate amount. It will only show the status of your most current rebate installment.
Enter your direct deposit information on the application form. You must have a checking or savings account with an account number and routing number.
Note: Use the correct version of the form for the year you are requesting a rebate payment since the rules and income limits change each year.