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Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners
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- Funding available
- $ 500
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides property tax relief for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons. It supports eligible owners of principal residences with a property tax increase of up to $500.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Target groups
- Seniors, People with disabilities, Low-income individuals / families
- Scope
- Municipal
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income seniors.
- Low-income disabled persons.
- Spouses of eligible applicants.
Who is not eligible
- Property owners whose home is not their principal residence.
- Applicants whose property tax did not increase from the previous year.
- Applicants who do not meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Property tax increase from one year to the next, up to $500.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Property tax amounts above the yearly increase cap of $500.
- Properties that are not the applicant's principal residence.
- Applications that do not meet the program's eligibility conditions.
Eligible geographic areas
- Georgian Bluffs, Ontario.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Provide applicant information, property details, and eligibility declarations.
- Indicate whether the application is for a low-income senior, low-income disabled person, or spouse.
- Step 2: Submit the form
- Send the completed application to the Township’s treasury department.
- Use the contact details provided on the form for assistance if needed.
- Step 3: Respond to follow-up requests
- Provide any supporting documentation requested by the municipality.
- Submit requested documents within 60 days.
Selection criteria
- Applicant and property must meet the program’s eligibility requirements.
- The municipality must confirm an eligible property tax increase in the current year.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality reviews the application and checks whether the property and applicant meet the program requirements.
- Completion of the form does not guarantee relief.
- Supporting documentation may be requested before relief is provided.
- The applicant must supply any requested documentation within 60 days.
Additional information
- Applicants should not submit supporting documents with the initial form.
- The municipality may request confirmation documents before relief is issued.
- Supporting documents must be provided within 60 days of request.
- Completing the application does not guarantee relief.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons Program
What is the Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons?
This program provides property tax relief for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons. It supports eligible owners of principal residences with a property tax increase of up to $500.
How much funding can be received?
Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons program?
To be eligible for the Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons program, you must:
Low-income seniors or disabled persons.
Principal residence owned by applicant.
Property tax increase from last year.
What expenses are eligible under Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons?
Property tax increase from one year to the next, up to $500.
Who can I contact for more information about the Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons?
You can contact Township of Georgian Bluffs by email at finance@georgianbluffs.ca or by phone at 519-376-2729.
Where is the Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons available?
The Application for Property Tax Relief Low Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons program is available the province of Ontario.