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Heritage Property Tax Rebate
Heritage tax rebates for designated properties
Latest source updateLast Update: June 29, 2026Latest change: The page now includes Burlington’s Heritage Grant Program, with grants and loans of up to 50% of eligible project costs and up to $15,000.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 29, 2026
Latest change: The page now includes Burlington’s Heritage Grant Program, with grants and loans of up to 50% of eligible project costs and up to $15,000.
Heritage funding details added
The Burlington heritage content now includes a new Supporting Burlington’s Heritage section describing the Heritage Grant Program for designated heritage properties. It now states that grants and loans may cover up to 50% of eligible project costs up to $15,000, with loans under $5,000 interest-free, loans over $5,000 charged at half of the Bank Prime Rate, amortization up to 10 years, and 50% of the loan paid upfront and the remainder after completion. The application process section also now says applicants should meet with City heritage staff to review documents before submitting a formal application, email heritage@burlington.ca to set up a review meeting, and submit at least two weeks before the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee meeting.
Funding available
$ 15,000
Deadline
Closed
Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The City of Burlington Heritage Tax Rebate Program supports owners of designated heritage properties in Burlington. It helps conserve, protect and restore designated residential or commercial heritage properties through tax rebates.
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At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 15,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Burlington
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Any work which conserves or enhances heritage features specified in the designation bylaw.
- Conservation or restoration of heritage features such as doors, windows, verandas, cupolas, chimneys, decorative trim, fences, and outbuildings if specifically referred to in the designation bylaw.
- Work to restore the building to structural soundness.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of designated heritage properties.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Short-term routine maintenance is not eligible.
- New services such as electrical, plumbing, heating and insulation are not eligible.
- Standard asphalt shingle, built-up roofing and other "modern" readily available roofing types are not eligible.
- Under no circumstances will grants be approved for sandblasting.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Burlington
How to apply
- Meet with City heritage staff to review all your documents before you submit your formal application.
- Email heritage@burlington.ca to set up a meeting for review.
- Staff will include a summary of your application in the Heritage Burlington Advisory Committee monthly meeting agenda.
- Please make sure you submit your application at least two weeks before the meeting.
- You are encouraged to attend the meeting to explain your application and answer any questions.
- We will send you the results in writing.
Processing and Agreement
- If approved, a rebate will be applied to owners' tax accounts.
Additional information
- There is no fee to apply.
- You must submit a new application for each property every year.
- If approved, a rebate will be applied to owners' tax accounts.
- Application packages are mailed to all eligible property owners.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program
What is the Heritage Property Tax Rebate?
The City of Burlington Heritage Tax Rebate Program supports owners of designated heritage properties in Burlington. It helps conserve, protect and restore designated residential or commercial heritage properties through tax rebates.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Property Tax Rebate Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $15,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Property Tax Rebate program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Property Tax Rebate program, you must:
The property must be designated as a heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Property Tax Rebate?
Any work which conserves or enhances heritage features specified in the designation bylaw.
Conservation or restoration of heritage features such as doors, windows, verandas, cupolas, chimneys, decorative trim, fences, and outbuildings if specifically referred to in the designation bylaw.
Work to restore the building to structural soundness.
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Property Tax Rebate?
You can contact City of Burlington by email at heritage@burlington.ca or by phone at 905-335-7600.
Where is the Heritage Property Tax Rebate available?
The Heritage Property Tax Rebate program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Heritage Property Tax Rebate a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Property Tax Rebate is a Tax Credits