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Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
Annual property tax support for Ontario seniors
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers up to $500 to help eligible Ontario senior homeowners with property taxes. It is claimed through the annual income tax return for approved principal residences and qualifying living arrangements.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Health care and social assistance
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed Form ON-BEN
- Completed 2025 income tax and benefit return
- Property tax receipts or records
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
- Ontario
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
Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG). 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 Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)?
This program offers up to $500 to help eligible Ontario senior homeowners with property taxes. It is claimed through the annual income tax return for approved principal residences and qualifying living arrangements.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
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
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.
Is the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)?
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) is funded by Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), Ontario Ministry of Finance, Government of Ontario