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Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Temporary tax relief for qualifying property owners
Latest source updateLast Update: May 10, 2026Latest change: The Oshawa property tax rebate pages now show an updated application window and the online tax grant form appears closed outside the annual period.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 10, 2026
Latest change: The Oshawa property tax rebate pages now show an updated application window and the online tax grant form appears closed outside the annual period.
Property tax application window updated
The Oshawa property tax rebates and reductions content now reflects an updated application schedule, including the Tax Grant Application being closed outside the annual January 1 to April 30 window. Application instructions also appear more restrictive for the online form, while the core eligibility, rebate amounts, and program scope shown in the main policy text remain largely unchanged.
Funding available
$ 100
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Tax Relief Program: Extreme Poverty or Sickness (M.A., S. 357 (1) (d.1)) supports single-family residential property owners in Oshawa seeking temporary relief from the city portion of property taxes due to extreme poverty or sickness. Eligible cases are assessed through income thresholds, savings and assets, current value assessment, and prolonged sickness criteria.
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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
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Minimum amount : 100 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Oshawa
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- $ 7,000 minimum revenue
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Environment
- Housing
- Civic and Advocacy Organizations
- Business Associations
- Not Elsewhere Classified
- Children and Youth Organizations
Target groups
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Temporary relief of the previous year’s property taxes due to extreme poverty or sickness
Documents Needed
- Municipal Act, Section 357 application form
- Supplementary forms for the extreme poverty or extreme sickness category, as applicable
- Income Tax Return and Notice of Personal Income Tax Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency for the year of application
- Official bank statement covering January 1 to December 31 of the application year
- Confirmation of child support payments and child tax credits for the application year, and Corporate Tax Return and Notice of Assessment from Canada Revenue Agency for property owners who are also business owners
Official resources
Program guide
Application form
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Single-family residential property owners
- Property owners seeking tax relief due to extreme poverty
- Property owners seeking tax relief due to sickness
Who is not eligible
- Property owners with property tax arrears
- Property owners seeking relief for transfers to taxes as a form of collections from other City of Oshawa business units
Eligible expenses
- The City portion of the property taxes levied
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Property tax arrears
- Transfers to taxes as a form of collections from other City of Oshawa business units
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Oshawa
How to apply
- Complete the Municipal Act, Section 357 application form and select the sickness or extreme poverty reason checkbox.
- Submit the completed form to Taxation Services to begin the process.
- Deliver the completed supplementary application forms and supporting documents in person to Taxation Services Counter at 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, Ontario between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, or email them to tax@oshawa.ca, or mail them to The Corporation of the City of Oshawa, Taxation Services – Taxation Services Manager, 50 Centre Street South, Oshawa, ON L1H 3Z7.
Processing and Agreement
- Taxation Services staff will contact the applicant after receiving the Municipal Act, Section 357 application.
- Applications are reviewed only once all supporting documents have been received by Taxation Services.
- Applications must be received and date stamped before the last business day in February of the year after the application year.
- Applications received by that deadline are granted 90 days after the deadline to submit missing required supporting documents.
- The deadline for supporting documentation is the last business day in May of the year following the application year, and applications will not be considered unless all required supporting documents are provided by the deadline dates.
Additional information
- Current Value Assessment criteria and low income thresholds are updated annually.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) Program
What is the Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)?
Tax Relief Program: Extreme Poverty or Sickness (M.A., S. 357 (1) (d.1)) supports single-family residential property owners in Oshawa seeking temporary relief from the city portion of property taxes due to extreme poverty or sickness. Eligible cases are assessed through income thresholds, savings and assets, current value assessment, and prolonged sickness criteria.
How much funding can be received?
Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) program?
To be eligible for the Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) program, you must:
Single-family residential property owners in the residential/farm tax class only
Applications based on extreme poverty or sickness under Municipal Act, Section 357(1)(d.1)
Property must meet the program’s current value assessment and financial thresholds
What expenses are eligible under Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)?
Temporary relief of the previous year’s property taxes due to extreme poverty or sickness
Who can I contact for more information about the Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)?
You can contact City of Oshawa by email at tax@oshawa.ca or by phone at 905-436-3853.
Where is the Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) available?
The Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) is a Tax Credits