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Property Tax Deferral Program
Property tax relief for eligible residents
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- Funding available
- $ 500
- Deadline
- Unspecified
- 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.
At a glance
Funding available
- Maximum funding
- $500
- Increase social or community impact
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible candidates
- Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
- Eligible Industries
- All industries
- Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
- Organisation size
- All organization sizes
- Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
- Legal structures
- Non-profit
Non-profit candidates
- Sector of operation
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Target groups
- Seniors, People with disabilities, Low-income individuals / families
- Scope
- Municipal
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Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 2
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
Activities funded
- Deferral of eligible property tax increases for qualifying residents.
How to apply
- Step 1: Check eligibility
- Confirm that you meet the program requirements for seniors or disabled persons.
- Make sure the property is your principal residence in Richmond Hill.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the Property Tax Deferral application form.
- Attach the required supporting documents.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Mail the completed form to Revenue Services, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4.
- Or email the application to revenue@richmondhill.ca.
- Step 4: Renew annually
- Submit a new application each year by September 30 for the taxation year requested.
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
Selection criteria
- Age and income-based eligibility for seniors.
- Receipt of qualifying disability benefits and income-based eligibility for disabled persons.
- Ownership and principal residence requirements for the property.
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
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Frequently Asked Questions about the Property Tax Deferral Program Program
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?
Eligible year-over-year property tax increases
Previously deferred tax amounts under the program
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 Tax Credits