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APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001
Property tax relief for specific assessment changes
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Location
Grimsby, Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program may provide a reduction, cancellation, or refund of property taxes under Sections 357 or 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. It applies to specific property-related circumstances such as vacancy, damage, demolition, removal of a mobile unit, or clerical errors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- Grimsby
- Montérégie
- 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
- All the groups
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- All dimensions
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Applications for property tax adjustment under Section 357 or 358.
- Requests for tax relief due to vacancy, damage, demolition, mobile unit removal, or clerical error.
- Requests for tax relief due to repairs or renovations that prevented normal use for at least three months.
Documents Needed
- Completed tax adjustment application form.
- Supporting documents for the selected reason.
- Fire report or demolition permit, if applicable.
- Insurance report, if applicable.
- Building permit, work description, or proof of repairs, if applicable.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- People with an interest in the land
- Tenants or occupants
- The owner's spouse
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Requests based on sickness or extreme poverty under this application process.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Grimsby, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Eligibility under the listed Section 357 or 358 grounds.
- MPAC recommendation on the assessment reduction.
- Treasurer’s recommendation to Council.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Download or obtain the tax adjustment form.
- Fill in the property and applicant information.
- Select the reason for the adjustment and sign the form.
- Step 2: Attach supporting documents
- Include the documents required for the selected reason.
- Submit any additional supporting evidence if available.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed form by email, mail, fax, or in person to the Town of Grimsby.
- Submit the application before the deadline of February 28 of the following year.
- Step 4: Follow the review process
- Eligible applications are forwarded to MPAC for recommendation.
- Applicants are notified of the hearing and final decision.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed and eligible files are forwarded to MPAC for a recommendation.
- A hearing is scheduled, and applicants are notified 14 days in advance.
- Applications are finalized after the meeting date, and property owners are notified within 14 days of the decision.
- Applicants may appeal to the Assessment Review Board within 35 days if they do not agree with the decision.
Additional information
- Submission does not guarantee any tax relief.
- The applicant may be the owner, a person with an interest in the land, a tenant or occupant, or the owner’s spouse.
- Applications related to sickness or extreme poverty are handled by the Assessment Review Board.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 Program
What is the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001?
This program may provide a reduction, cancellation, or refund of property taxes under Sections 357 or 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. It applies to specific property-related circumstances such as vacancy, damage, demolition, removal of a mobile unit, or clerical errors.
Who is eligible for the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 program?
To be eligible for the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 program, you must:
Property with qualifying change
Submitted by eligible party
Filed by deadline
What expenses are eligible under APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001?
Applications for property tax adjustment under Section 357 or 358.
Requests for tax relief due to vacancy, damage, demolition, mobile unit removal, or clerical error.
Requests for tax relief due to repairs or renovations that prevented normal use for at least three months.
Who can I contact for more information about the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001?
You can contact Town of Grimsby by email at taxes@grimsby.ca or by phone at 905-945-9634.
Where is the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 available?
The APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 program is available Montérégie, Ontario.
Is the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 a grant, loan, or tax credit?
APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001?
APPLICATION FOR TAX ADJUSTMENT SECTION 357 OR 358 OF THE MUNICIPAL ACT, 2001 is funded by Town of Grimsby