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Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit
Refundable tax credit for seniors’ home care costs
Last Update: May 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 1,500
Timeline
- Open continuously
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
A refundable Ontario personal income tax credit helps eligible seniors cover certain medical expenses related to aging at home. It can be claimed for eligible expenses such as hearing aids, hospital beds, attendant care, mobility aids, and bathroom safety items.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 1,500 $
- Up to 25% of project cost
Timeline
- Open continuously
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Health care and social assistance
- Accommodation and food services
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- $ 65,000 maximum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Nursing Homes
- Other Health Services
- Social Services
- Economic, Social and Community Development
Target groups
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Claiming eligible medical expenses for seniors aging at home
Documents Needed
- Form ON479, Ontario Credits
- Form ON428, Ontario Tax
- Receipts for eligible medical expenses
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Seniors age 70 or older
- Spouses or common-law partners of eligible seniors
- Ontario residents
Eligible expenses
- Attendant care and medical practitioner care
- Hearing, vision and dental care
- Mobility and bathroom aids
- Hospital beds, oxygen and breathing devices
- Home renovations for mobility or accessibility
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Expenses not related to eligible medical care or aging at home
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete tax return calculations
- Enter eligible medical expenses on federal line 33099 to 33200.
- Enter medical expenses on Ontario Form ON428, lines 58689 to 58769.
- Step 2: Claim the credit on Form ON479
- Use Form ON479, Ontario Credits, to claim the tax credit.
- Complete lines 4 to 14 of Form ON479.
- Step 3: Keep records
- Keep receipts for all eligible expenses claimed.
Processing and Agreement
- The credit is calculated through the personal income tax return.
- Supporting receipts must be kept in case they are requested later.
- The credit is refundable and may result in a refund even if no tax is owed.
Additional information
- The credit is refundable.
- It can be claimed on Form ON479.
- Receipts for eligible expenses must be kept.
- It can be claimed in addition to certain medical expense tax credits.
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit Program
What is the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit?
A refundable Ontario personal income tax credit helps eligible seniors cover certain medical expenses related to aging at home. It can be claimed for eligible expenses such as hearing aids, hospital beds, attendant care, mobility aids, and bathroom safety items.
How much funding can be received?
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit Funds up to 25% of admissible expenses, capped at $1,500 per project.
Who is eligible for the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit program?
To be eligible for the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit program, you must:
Ontario resident at year-end
Age 70 or older, or spouse/partner age 70 or older
Eligible medical expenses claimed
What expenses are eligible under Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit?
Claiming eligible medical expenses for seniors aging at home
Who can I contact for more information about the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit?
You can contact Ontario Ministry of Finance or by phone at 1-800-959-8281.
Where is the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit available?
The Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Ontario Seniors Care at Home Tax Credit is a Tax Credits