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Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 500
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Richmond Hill offers a property tax deferral program for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons. It delays eligible property tax increases until the property is transferred or sold, with no added interest.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 500 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Deferral of eligible property tax increases for qualifying residents.
Documents Needed
- Completed Property Tax Deferral application form
- Proof of age 65+ and Guaranteed Income Supplement payment slip
- ODSP or Social Assistance Reform Act payment slip
- Most recent income tax assessment notice
- Income documents showing eligibility
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income seniors
- Low-income disabled persons
Who is not eligible
- Property owners whose account is in arrears.
- Owners whose property is not in Richmond Hill.
- Applicants who do not meet the senior, disability, or income requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Eligible year-over-year property tax increases
- Previously deferred tax amounts under the program
Eligible geographic areas
- Richmond Hill, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed against the program’s eligibility requirements.
- If approved, the tax deferral is applied for the requested taxation year.
- Applicants must renew the application each year by September 30.
- Deferred taxes remain payable when the property is transferred or sold, except to a spouse.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted annually by September 30.
- Deferred taxes do not accrue interest.
- Deferred taxes become payable when the property is sold or transferred, except to a spouse.
- The deferral may be registered as a lien against the property.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Property Tax Deferral Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Property Tax Deferral Program. 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 Property Tax Deferral Program?
Richmond Hill offers a property tax deferral program for low-income seniors and low-income disabled persons. It delays eligible property tax increases until the property is transferred or sold, with no added interest.
How much funding can be received?
Property Tax Deferral Program Funds up to $500 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Property Tax Deferral Program program?
To be eligible for the Property Tax Deferral Program program, you must:
Low-income seniors 65+
Low-income disabled persons
Principal residence in Richmond Hill
What expenses are eligible under Property Tax Deferral Program?
Deferral of eligible property tax increases for qualifying residents.
Who can I contact for more information about the Property Tax Deferral Program?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at revenue@richmondhill.ca or by phone at 905-771-8949.
Where is the Property Tax Deferral Program available?
The Property Tax Deferral Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Property Tax Deferral Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Property Tax Deferral Program is a Other Support