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Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358)
Property tax relief for eligible taxpayers
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Port Colborne, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Property Taxes supports taxpayers in the City of Port Colborne seeking a reduction, cancellation, or refund under sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Eligible cases include repairs or renovations, fire damage, demolition, assessment errors, sickness, extreme poverty, and mobile unit removal.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- No objectives are currently available
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Port Colborne
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Cancellation, reduction, or refund of property taxes.
Documents Needed
- Completed Tax Adjustment Application Form
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Taxpayers
How to apply
- Complete the Tax Adjustment Application Form and give the reasons for your appeal.
- Contact the Tax Department for deadlines.
- Send the completed application by email, mail, fax, or in person to the City of Port Colborne.
Processing and Agreement
- The City reviews the application and checks eligibility.
- The City requests related assessment information from MPAC.
- A Notice of Hearing is sent before the Council meeting.
- A Notice of Decision is mailed after the Council meeting.
- For section 357, an appeal may be filed with the Assessment Review Board; section 358 decisions are final.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) Program
What is the Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358)?
Property Taxes supports taxpayers in the City of Port Colborne seeking a reduction, cancellation, or refund under sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. Eligible cases include repairs or renovations, fire damage, demolition, assessment errors, sickness, extreme poverty, and mobile unit removal.
Who is eligible for the Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) program?
To be eligible for the Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) program, you must:
Property use is interrupted for at least three months because of repairs or renovations
Property use, exemption status, damage, or demolition may qualify the request
Assessment errors, sickness, extreme poverty, or mobile unit removal may also qualify
What expenses are eligible under Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358)?
Cancellation, reduction, or refund of property taxes.
Where is the Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) available?
The Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358)?
Cancellation or Refund of Property Taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, Sections 357 & 358) is funded by City of Port Colborne