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Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties - Ontario - Canada
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Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties

40% property tax rebate for registered charities
Last Update: April 29, 2026
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Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada

Overview

Registered charities occupying eligible commercial or industrial property may receive a 40% rebate on provincial property tax and education tax. The program supports annual applications for properties used by charities in qualifying commercial or industrial buildings.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.

At a glance

Funding available

Financing goals
  • Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
  • Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
  • Receipt of requests is now closed

Eligible candidates

Eligible Industries
  • Manufacturing
  • Wholesale trade
  • Retail trade
  • Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
  • Ontario
Legal structures
  • Non-profit
Annual revenue
  • All revenue ranges
Organisation size
  • All organization sizes
Audience
  • All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
  • Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
  • Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
  • 100% donations / grants
Scope
  • Provincial

Next Steps

1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility

Activities funded

  • Occupying eligible commercial or industrial property as a registered charity

Documents Needed

  • Completed and signed application form
  • Copy of CRA charitable registration
  • Landlord invoice for property taxes
  • Copy of the lease section showing property taxes payable

Official resources

Application form

charity rebate application

Eligibility

Who is eligible?

  • Registered charities
  • Charities occupying commercial or industrial class properties

Eligible expenses

  • Provincial property tax and education tax on eligible commercial or industrial property

Eligible geographic areas

  • Ontario
  • Properties in regions of the province not formed into municipalities

Selection criteria

  • Charity registration status
  • Eligible property occupancy
  • Proof of property taxes paid

How to apply

  • Step 1: Download the application form
    • Obtain the Property Tax Rebate application form.
  • Step 2: Complete and sign the form
    • Fill in the charity and landlord sections as required.
    • Attach the supporting documents requested by the program.
  • Step 3: Submit the application
    • Send the completed application and documents by mail to the Provincial Land Tax Office.
    • You may also deliver the application in person to the office in Thunder Bay.

Processing and Agreement

  • Application is reviewed after submission to confirm eligibility and supporting documents.
  • A decision is based on the information provided with the annual application.
  • Applications must be submitted by mail or in person to the Provincial Land Tax Office.

Additional information

  • The application must be completed and signed every year.
  • The form must be received by the tax office by the last day of February of the following taxation year.
  • If the charity leases the property, lease and landlord documents are also required.

Contacts

Frequently Asked Questions about the Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties Program

What is the Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties?

Registered charities occupying eligible commercial or industrial property may receive a 40% rebate on provincial property tax and education tax. The program supports annual applications for properties used by charities in qualifying commercial or industrial buildings.

How much funding can be received?

Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.

Who is eligible for the Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties program?

To be eligible for the Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties program, you must: Registered charity Commercial or industrial property occupancy Property taxes paid on the property

What expenses are eligible under Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties?

Occupying eligible commercial or industrial property as a registered charity

Who can I contact for more information about the Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties?

You can contact Township of Wellesley or by phone at 1-866-400-2122.

Where is the Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties available?

The Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties program is available the province of Ontario.

Is the Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties a grant, loan, or tax credit?

Property Tax Rebate Application for Registered Charities in Commercial or Industrial Class Properties is a Tax Credits