Closed
Last Update: June 27, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Municipal Cultural Heritage Register is a City of Burlington register of heritage properties regulated under the Ontario Heritage Act. It includes designated and non-designated heritage properties and supports heritage conservation, alteration controls, and demolition approval requirements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
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
- Altering a designated heritage property.
- Demolishing or removing a building or structure on a designated property, subject to Council approval.
- Demolishing or removing a building or structure on a non-designated property, subject to 60 days' prior written notice and Council approval.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Owners of designated heritage properties.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Burlington
How to apply
- You can complete the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program Application Form online and submit electronically.
- Alternatively, send your scanned completed form by email, by fax to 905-335-7880, or in-person or by mail to the City of Burlington, PO Box 5080, 426 Brant St., Burlington, ON L7R 4G4.
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 Municipal Cultural Heritage Register is a City of Burlington register of heritage properties regulated under the Ontario Heritage Act. It includes designated and non-designated heritage properties and supports heritage conservation, alteration controls, and demolition approval requirements.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Property Tax Rebate Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
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 heritage property under the Ontario Heritage Act.
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Property Tax Rebate?
Altering a designated heritage property.
Demolishing or removing a building or structure on a designated property, subject to Council approval.
Demolishing or removing a building or structure on a non-designated property, subject to 60 days' prior written notice and Council approval.
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 905-330-7600.
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 Grant and Funding