Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes

Q: How much funding can be received?

There is no informations about how much funding can be received.

Q: What is the deadline to apply?

The program is accepting continuous intake

Q: Is the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes is a Grant and Funding

Q: Who are the financial supporters of the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes?

Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes is funded by City of Montreal (MTL)

Q: Who is eligible for the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes program?

To be eligible for the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes program, you must: • The owner must be 65 years old or older. • The property must be entirely residential with a single dwelling. • The property must have seen its value increase by at least 41.59% according to the 2023-2025 property assessment roll.

Q: Who can I contact for more information about the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes?

You can contact City of Montreal (MTL).

Q: Where is the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes available?

The Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes program is available the province of QC.

Last Update: September 3, 2025

Montréal, QC

Financial assistance for seniors facing increased municipal property taxes

At a glance

Eligible Funding

No Condition

Timeline

Unspecified

Financing Type

Grant and Funding

Eligible Industries

All industries

Funds Providers

City of Montreal

Program status

Open

Overview

The Grant for Seniors to Offset a Municipal Tax Increase provides financial assistance from the Québec government to seniors aged 65 and over whose residential property tax has significantly increased. The program aims to help eligible seniors cover municipal tax rises by offering support when filing their annual income tax, though a specific maximum funding amount is not stated.

Financing terms and conditions

The program is designed to offset municipal tax increases for eligible seniors, specifically for properties that experienced a valuation increase of at least 41.59% according to the 2023-2025 property assessment roll.

Activities funded

Offsetting the increase in municipal property taxes for eligible senior homeowners.

Eligibility

The applicant must be aged 65 or older.
The property in question must be entirely residential and contain only one dwelling.
The property value must have increased by at least 41.59% at the time of filing the 2023-2025 property assessment role.
The applicant must have owned the property in question for at least 15 years and occupy it as their primary residence.
The annual family income must be below the threshold set by Revenu Québec.

Who is not eligible

Commercial and industrial companies.
Organizations owning multi-unit or non-residential buildings.

Eligible expenses

Portion of municipal property tax increases resulting from a significant rise in the property assessment value.

Eligible geographic areas

Buildings located in Québec

How to apply

Check eligibility criteria

Verify that your building and personal situation meet the eligibility conditions outlined by Revenu Québec
Ensure your property had an increase in valuation of at least 41.59% from the 2023-2025 roll
Confirm your age, residency, family income, and length of ownership meet the program requirements

Gather required documents

Review the document sent by the city of Montréal each February to determine if your building is eligible
Gather required documentation proving eligibility and property details

Complete the grant form

Complete Revenu Québec’s Form TP-1029.TM using the information provided by the city
Ensure all details are accurate and correspond to your eligibility and property information

Submit application with tax return

Submit the completed Form TP-1029.TM with your annual income tax declaration to Revenu Québec
Include all supporting documents as required

Additional information

Revenu Québec administers the grant as part of processing your annual income tax return.
The document provided by the city each February is essential for completing the required grant form.
The specific form to use is Revenu Québec’s Form TP-1029.TM.
Eligibility details and the appropriate forms are available on the Revenu Québec website.

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Frequently Asked Questions about the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes Program

Here are answers to the most common questions about the Grant for seniors to pay municipal taxes. 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.