Charity Rebate Form

• A current printout of the Charity’s Detail Page from the Canada Revenue Agency website confirming the current registration of the charity.
• A statement signed by the landlord including the total annual property taxes payable on the assessed property, the total annual property taxes charged to charity this year, the total rental space, the charity’s rental space, and the registered charity’s proportional share of rentable space of property.
• A copy of the lease agreement(s) or other documents confirming all information indicated in the application, including the relevant sections identifying all parties, terms and conditions, occupancy space and periods, property tax obligations, and signature pages.

Who is eligible?

• Registered charities in commercial or industrial-class properties.

Eligible geographic areas

• Markham, Ontario

• Review the property information to ensure the correct property is selected.
• Complete the remaining required information, including property details and charity details.
• Contact your landlord for any missing property details, if needed.
• Attach the required supporting documents.
• Submit the request by the last day of February after the tax year being applied for.

• The City reviews the application using the property information provided.
• The rebate amount may be recalculated if the assessment changes.
• If a rebate was already issued, the applicant is notified of any revised amount.
• Any overpayment is recovered by the City.

• The City may require property details to process the application.
• You may need to contact your landlord for property information.
• If the property assessment changes, the rebate amount may be recalculated.
• Any overpaid rebate may be recovered by the City.