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Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
Funding for Canadian trade infrastructure projects
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- Funding available
- $ 500
- Deadline
- Open continuously
- Location
- Ontario, Canada
Overview
The National Trade Corridors Fund helps fund infrastructure projects in Canada to improve the flow of goods and people, increase trade flows, and strengthen the transportation system. Eligible projects may include work to airports, ports, railways, transportation facilities, and access roads.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Canadians
- Legal structures
- For-profit business
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Ontario senior homeowners
- Seniors with a life lease
- Seniors with a paid-in-full lease of 10 years or more
Who is not eligible
- Renters without eligible property tax
- Owners of secondary residences only
- Applicants whose adjusted family net income is $60,000 or more
Eligible expenses
- Ontario property tax paid for a principal residence
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Property tax on secondary residences
- Rent-only housing without eligible property tax
- Payments above the amount of property tax paid
Eligible geographic areas
- Canada
Activities funded
- Infrastructure projects in Canada
- Work to airports, ports, railways, transportation facilities, and access roads
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the tax return
- File a 2025 income tax and benefit return.
- Complete the ON-BEN application area for the grant.
- Step 2: Enter property tax information
- Report the eligible property tax paid on line 61120.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Attach the completed ON-BEN form to your return.
- File the return with the form included.
Documents Needed
- Completed Form ON-BEN
- Completed 2025 income tax and benefit return
- Property tax receipts or records
Processing and Agreement
- The grant is calculated after the return is filed.
- If eligible, payment is issued automatically.
- If not eligible, a notice explains the reason in most cases.
- Applicants may file an objection if the grant is denied.
Additional information
- The grant is applied for through the annual tax return.
- It is paid separately from the tax refund.
- The payment is non-taxable.
- No interest is charged or paid on underpayments or overpayments.
Contacts
Official sources
Application form
5006-TG ON-BEN Application for the 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit and Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax GrantApplication for the 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit and Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax GrantApplication for the 2026 Ontario Trillium Benefit and Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax GrantCRA Large Print (Letter) - English
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) Program
What is the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)?
The National Trade Corridors Fund helps fund infrastructure projects in Canada to improve the flow of goods and people, increase trade flows, and strengthen the transportation system. Eligible projects may include work to airports, ports, railways, transportation facilities, and access roads.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
Who is eligible for the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) program, you must:
Age 64 or older
Ontario resident
Owned and occupied principal residence
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)?
Ontario property tax paid for a principal residence
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)?
You can contact Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) or by phone at 1-866-ONT-TAXS.
Where is the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) available?
The Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) program is available the province of Ontario.