Pensioner Tenants' School Tax Assistance Program

• MB 479 form from the previous tax return
• Completed application form
• Other years rental information form, if claiming retroactively
• Direct deposit request form, if requested

Who is eligible?

• Tenants aged 55 or older.
• Manitoba renters.

Who is not eligible

• People living in non-profit housing for the elderly.
• People living in housing licensed under The Elderly and Infirm Persons' Housing Act.

Eligible expenses

• School tax portion of rent.

Ineligible Costs and Activities

• Rent in senior non-profit housing.
• Rent in housing licensed under The Elderly and Infirm Persons' Housing Act.

Eligible geographic areas

• Manitoba

• Step 1: Get the correct form
  • Obtain the application form for the current year or a retroactive claim.
  • Use the other years rental information form if applying for more than one year.
• Step 2: Prepare supporting information
  • Gather your MB 479 from the relevant income tax return.
  • Complete the required applicant details and rental information.
• Step 3: Submit the application
  • Return the completed form to Manitoba Families, Provincial Services in Winnipeg.
  • Submit the direct deposit request form if you want payment by direct deposit.

• Applications are received and processed by Manitoba Families or its agent.
• Approved applications are listed and reported to the minister.
• Payments are issued to eligible tenants.
• If a recipient later becomes ineligible, a repayment may be required.

• The rebate is paid once a year.
• Retroactive claims may be made for up to four years.
• Applicants must use the prescribed forms.
• Direct deposit can be requested with the dedicated form.