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Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty
Tax relief application for hardship cases
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program allows property owners to apply or appeal when they cannot pay taxes due to sickness or extreme poverty. It covers Municipal Act applications and appeals related to tax relief, with no filing fee required.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Improve governance or administrative structure
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- 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
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Property tax bill.
- Supporting document required for the appeal.
- Copy of the municipal application or council decision, when applicable.
- Representative authorization, if someone files on your behalf.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners.
- Applicants filing a Municipal Act application or appeal.
Who is not eligible
- Applicants using the form for Assessment Act complaints.
- Applicants with other Municipal Act complaints or appeals.
- Tax exemption matters handled by the Superior Court of Justice.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Assessment complaints under sections 33, 34, or 40 of the Assessment Act.
- Other Municipal Act applications, appeals, or complaints.
- Issues of tax exemption handled by the Superior Court of Justice.
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario, Canada.
How to apply
- Step 1: Confirm the process
- Contact the municipality where the property is located.
- Check whether the municipality has passed the by-law required for ARB review.
- Step 2: Complete the form
- Enter property information, application reason, taxation year, and contact details.
- Include representative information if someone is acting on your behalf.
- Step 3: Attach required supporting documents
- Attach the document requested for the applicable filing reason.
- Do not wait to file if you do not yet have the document.
- Step 4: Submit one filing only
- Mail, fax, or deliver the application to the Assessment Review Board.
- Keep only one submission and mark duplicates as copy if resubmitting.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed for filing deadline compliance and required supporting documents.
- The ARB sends an acknowledgement letter once the filing is received.
- A Notice of Hearing is issued after the hearing is scheduled.
- Applicants must provide copies of additional correspondence to all parties.
Additional information
- A separate form is required for each taxation year.
- Municipalities may need to pass a by-law before the ARB can hear the application.
- Applicants should contact the municipality first for tax account information.
- After filing, the ARB sends an acknowledgement letter and then a hearing notice.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty Program
What is the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty?
This program allows property owners to apply or appeal when they cannot pay taxes due to sickness or extreme poverty. It covers Municipal Act applications and appeals related to tax relief, with no filing fee required.
Who is eligible for the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty program?
To be eligible for the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty program, you must:
Property owner with tax hardship due to sickness or extreme poverty.
Municipal Act application or appeal only.
Who can I contact for more information about the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty?
You can contact Township of Laurentian Valley (LV) or by phone at (416) 212-6349 or 1-866-448-2248.
Where is the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty available?
The Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty?
Municipal Act Application/Appeal – Sickness or Extreme Poverty is funded by Township of Laurentian Valley (LV)