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Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property
Property tax rebate for eligible charities
Last Update: May 6, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Cornwall, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides a property tax rebate for eligible registered charities occupying commercial or industrial property. The rebate is 40% of property taxes and applies to annual applications for the charity’s occupied space.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Cornwall
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- 100% donations / grants
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Occupying commercial or industrial property as a registered charity.
- Applying for an annual property tax rebate tied to the occupied space.
Documents Needed
- Completed charity rebate application form
- Landlord / property owner declaration
- Valid Canada Revenue Agency charitable registration number
- Property tax account details
- Property location and rentable space information
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities.
- Charities occupying commercial property.
- Charities occupying industrial property.
Eligible expenses
- Annual property taxes paid on the occupied commercial or industrial property.
Eligible geographic areas
- Cornwall, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the charity application
- Fill in the charity’s contact, registration, and property information.
- Provide the share of rentable space and annual property taxes paid.
- Step 2: Obtain the landlord declaration
- Ask the landlord or property owner to complete and sign the declaration form.
- Ensure the landlord confirms the taxable amount allocated to the charity.
- Step 3: Submit to the City Tax Collector
- Send the completed application and declaration to the Office of the City Tax Collector.
- Submit the application by February 28 of the year following the taxation year.
- Step 4: Renew annually
- Resubmit the application each year to continue receiving the rebate.
Processing and Agreement
- The City reviews the application and landlord declaration.
- The rebate is calculated by the City Tax Collector or designate.
- The application must be approved before the rebate is issued.
- Any changes affecting eligibility must be reported to the municipality.
Additional information
- The program is governed by By-law No. 057, 2003.
- The charity must renew the rebate application every year.
- The landlord/property owner declaration must accompany the application.
- The city may inspect the property and document heritage attributes for compliance purposes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property Program
What is the Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property?
This program provides a property tax rebate for eligible registered charities occupying commercial or industrial property. The rebate is 40% of property taxes and applies to annual applications for the charity’s occupied space.
How much funding can be received?
Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property program?
To be eligible for the Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property program, you must:
Registered charity only
Occupies commercial or industrial property
Valid charitable registration number required
What expenses are eligible under Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property?
Occupying commercial or industrial property as a registered charity.
Applying for an annual property tax rebate tied to the occupied space.
Who can I contact for more information about the Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property?
You can contact City of Cornwall by email at none or by phone at 613-930-2787 ext. 2317.
Where is the Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property available?
The Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Application for Property Tax Rebate for Eligible Charities Occupying Commercial or Industrial Property is a Tax Credits