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Heritage Property Tax Refund Program
Tax relief for heritage property preservation
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 7,500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides heritage property tax relief for designated properties. It supports preservation, maintenance, and restoration work on eligible heritage buildings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 7,500 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
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Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preservation of designated heritage features.
- Maintenance of heritage properties.
- Restoration of heritage buildings or features.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Certificate of insurance.
- Recent photographs of all building elevations.
- Supporting maintenance or restoration information, if applicable.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners.
- Owners of designated heritage properties.
- Commercial, industrial, multi-residential, and residential property owners where specified.
Who is not eligible
- Properties without heritage designation.
- Properties not under a required heritage agreement or easement.
- Properties with unpaid taxes or outstanding municipal issues.
Eligible expenses
- Heritage preservation and maintenance costs.
- Restoration work on heritage features.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Properties with unpaid taxes or outstanding municipal issues.
- Work not related to heritage preservation or restoration.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Mississippi Mills.
- Township of Muskoka Lakes.
- Town of Selwyn.
- Township of Lake of Bays.
- City of Cornwall.
- City of Owen Sound.
Processing and Agreement
- Application is reviewed by the municipality.
- Property may be inspected for compliance and eligibility.
- Approval depends on compliance with the heritage agreement.
- Refunds are issued only after taxes are paid in full.
Additional information
- Applications are generally made annually.
- The program is tied to a heritage preservation agreement.
- Property inspections may be conducted.
- Funding is subject to availability in the municipal budget.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program. 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 Heritage Property Tax Refund Program?
This program provides heritage property tax relief for designated properties. It supports preservation, maintenance, and restoration work on eligible heritage buildings.
How much funding can be received?
Heritage Property Tax Refund Program Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $7,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program program?
To be eligible for the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program program, you must:
Designated heritage property.
Heritage agreement or easement in place.
Taxes paid and in good standing.
What expenses are eligible under Heritage Property Tax Refund Program?
Preservation of designated heritage features.
Maintenance of heritage properties.
Restoration of heritage buildings or features.
Who can I contact for more information about the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program?
You can contact Municipality of Mississippi Mills by email at contact@lakeofbays.on.ca or by phone at 705-635-2272.
Where is the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program available?
The Heritage Property Tax Refund Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Heritage Property Tax Refund Program is a Tax Credits