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Heritage Property Tax Refund Program
Tax relief for heritage property preservation
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- Funding available
- $ 7,500
- Up to 40% of project cost
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $7,500
- Maximum share of project costs
- 40%
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- All groups
- Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
Activities funded
- Preservation of designated heritage features.
- Maintenance of heritage properties.
- Restoration of heritage buildings or features.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in property and owner information.
- Identify the heritage designation and agreement type.
- Step 2: Prepare supporting materials
- Attach required photos and insurance documentation.
- Include maintenance or restoration details if requested.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed application and documents to the municipal office or heritage committee contact identified in the form.
- Submit by the stated deadline for the applicable tax year.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Certificate of insurance.
- Recent photographs of all building elevations.
- Supporting maintenance or restoration information, if applicable.
Selection criteria
- Compliance with the heritage agreement.
- Condition and preservation of heritage features.
- Property tax status in good standing.
- Availability of program funding.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Heritage Property Tax Refund Program Program
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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?
Heritage preservation and maintenance costs.
Restoration work on heritage 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.