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Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
Property tax relief for managed forest stewardship
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers a property tax reduction of up to 75% on eligible forest land in Ontario. It supports approved managed forest plans, forest stewardship, and related forest management activities.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Rural or Northern Residents
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Preparing and following an approved Managed Forest Plan.
- Managing forest land under good forestry practices.
- Submitting the five-year progress report.
- Renewing the plan every 10 years.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- Approved Managed Forest Plan.
- Area Verification Form and Approval Form.
- Most recent Property Assessment Notice for each property.
- Landowner Report and Report of Activities for renewals or withdrawals.
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens and permanent residents.
- Canadian businesses, partnerships and trusts.
- Conservation authorities.
Who is not eligible
- Municipal, provincial and federal governments.
- Properties used for residential areas or landscaped areas.
- Land used for aggregate extraction.
- Properties in registered subdivision plans.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- High-grading or diameter-limit cutting.
- Pasturing livestock.
- Removing soil from the forest.
- Ongoing inactivity that degrades forest health.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed after submission by the program administrator.
- A confirmation notice is sent by mail or email, usually in late fall.
- MPAC issues an updated Property Assessment Notice showing the tax class change.
- The plan takes effect on January 1 of the following year.
Additional information
- Managed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
- Applications are due by June 30.
- A five-year progress report is required to remain enrolled.
- The plan must be renewed after 10 years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Managed Forest Tax Incentive 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 Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program?
This program offers a property tax reduction of up to 75% on eligible forest land in Ontario. It supports approved managed forest plans, forest stewardship, and related forest management activities.
How much funding can be received?
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program program?
To be eligible for the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program program, you must:
Ontario forest land.
Eligible Canadian ownership.
Approved Managed Forest Plan.
What expenses are eligible under Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program?
Preparing and following an approved Managed Forest Plan.
Managing forest land under good forestry practices.
Submitting the five-year progress report.
Renewing the plan every 10 years.
Who can I contact for more information about the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program?
You can contact Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (ON) (MNRF) by email at MFTIP@ontario.ca or by phone at 1-855-866-3847.
Where is the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program available?
The Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program is a Other Support