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Charitable organization rebate
Property tax rebate for qualifying charities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program may provide a property tax rebate for qualifying charitable organizations. Eligible charities can apply for a rebate on taxes paid for eligible property and must submit the required application form by the annual deadline.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Manufacturing
- Retail trade
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- 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
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Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Property tax rebate for registered charities occupying eligible property
Documents Needed
- Completed charitable rebate application form
- Valid charitable registration number
- Landlord or property owner declaration, if required
- Current lease and supporting occupancy documents, where applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Registered charities
- Charities occupying commercial or industrial property
Who is not eligible
- Organizations without a valid charitable registration number
- Charities that do not occupy eligible property
Eligible expenses
- Property taxes paid on eligible property
Eligible geographic areas
- Township of Woolwich
- Town of Ajax
- Municipality of North Perth
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the municipality after submission.
- The charity’s status is verified before approval.
- If approved, the rebate is calculated from the property taxes paid.
Additional information
- Applicants must submit the form by the end of February of the following tax year.
- Some municipalities require landlord or property owner declarations and supporting lease documents.
- Information provided on the application may be shared with local tax authorities and school boards for accounting purposes.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Charitable organization rebate Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Charitable organization rebate. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Charitable organization rebate?
This program may provide a property tax rebate for qualifying charitable organizations. Eligible charities can apply for a rebate on taxes paid for eligible property and must submit the required application form by the annual deadline.
How much funding can be received?
Charitable organization rebate Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Charitable organization rebate program?
To be eligible for the Charitable organization rebate program, you must:
Valid charitable registration number
Taxes paid on eligible property
Application submitted by the deadline
What expenses are eligible under Charitable organization rebate?
Property tax rebate for registered charities occupying eligible property
Who can I contact for more information about the Charitable organization rebate?
You can contact Town of Ajax by email at tax@ajax.ca or by phone at 905-683-2718.
Where is the Charitable organization rebate available?
The Charitable organization rebate program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Charitable organization rebate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Charitable organization rebate is a Tax Credits