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Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)
Temporary property tax relief for qualifying Oshawa homeowners
Last Update: April 21, 2026
Funding available
$ 100 - $ 535
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Oshawa, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Temporary property tax relief for Oshawa property owners facing extreme poverty or sickness. It supports relief for eligible single-family residential homes, with applications submitted through Taxation Services and backed by supporting documents.
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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
- Maximum amount : 535 $
- Minimum amount : 100 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Oshawa
- 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
- 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
- Application for temporary property tax relief due to extreme poverty or sickness
Documents Needed
- Municipal Act, Section 357 application form
- Income Tax Return for the application year
- CRA Notice of Personal Income Tax Assessment
- Official bank statement covering the application year
- Supporting documents for child support, child tax credits, or business tax returns if applicable
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Single-family residential property owners in Oshawa
- Property owners applying for relief due to extreme poverty
- Property owners applying for relief due to sickness
Who is not eligible
- Property owners with property tax arrears
- Owners of properties outside the single-family residential class
- Applicants seeking relief for taxes collected by other City of Oshawa business units
Eligible expenses
- Previous year’s property taxes on eligible Oshawa homes
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Property tax arrears
- Taxes transferred from other City of Oshawa business units as collections
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Oshawa
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Select the sickness or extreme poverty reason on the Municipal Act, Section 357 form.
- Fill out the completed application form.
- Step 2: Submit the application to Taxation Services
- Deliver the form and supporting documents in person, by email, or by mail.
- Step 3: Provide any missing documents
- Submit any outstanding supporting documents by the deadline set by Taxation Services.
Processing and Agreement
- Taxation Services contacts the applicant after receiving the application.
- Applications are reviewed only after all supporting documents are received.
- Applicants may be asked to submit missing documents by the stated deadline.
- Only complete applications are considered for relief.
Additional information
- Several applications require supporting documents and proof of eligibility.
- Some programs have annual deadlines, while others are ongoing or periodic.
- Approved rebates are generally applied directly to the property tax account.
- Some applications may require consultation with City staff before submission.
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)?
Temporary property tax relief for Oshawa property owners facing extreme poverty or sickness. It supports relief for eligible single-family residential homes, with applications submitted through Taxation Services and backed by supporting documents.
How much funding can be received?
Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa) Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $535 per project.
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
Extreme poverty or sickness claim
Supporting documents required
What expenses are eligible under Property Tax Rebates, Reductions and Refunds (City of Oshawa)?
Application for temporary property tax relief 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 905-436-3311.
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