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Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property
Property tax relief after demolition or fire
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Severn, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Property owners may apply for a reduction in property taxes after a building on their property is demolished or destroyed by fire. The program supports tax adjustment requests related to demolition and property value changes, subject to municipal review and approval.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Construction
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Severn
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Demolition of a building on private property.
- Removal of a structure destroyed by fire.
- Application for a property tax adjustment after demolition or fire damage.
Documents Needed
- Building Permit Application form
- Schedule 1 (Designer form)
- Site plan
- Letter of authorization, if applicable
- Final inspection report
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Severn
- Owners of buildings demolished or destroyed by fire
Eligible geographic areas
- Severn, Ontario
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the demolition and secure the site.
- Finish the demolition.
- Clear debris from the property.
- Make the area safe.
- Step 2: Request a final inspection
- Ask for a final inspection to close the permit file.
- You do not need to be on-site for the inspection.
- Step 3: Submit the tax adjustment application
- Complete the online Tax Reduction Application.
- Attach the final inspection report.
- Attach before-and-after photos if available.
- Step 4: Follow the review and approval process
- The application is reviewed by MPAC.
- The adjustment is then submitted to Township of Severn Council for approval.
Processing and Agreement
- The application is reviewed by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
- MPAC may confirm a revised assessment if the structure removal changes property value.
- The recommended adjustment is submitted to Township of Severn Council for approval.
- The property owner is notified before the Council meeting.
- If approved, the tax adjustment is applied to the property tax account.
Additional information
- Only partial property tax relief may be available.
- The land still has an assessment value even without a structure.
- A final inspection report can support the review.
- Before contacting the municipality, the demolition must be completed and the site made safe.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property Program
What is the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property?
Property owners may apply for a reduction in property taxes after a building on their property is demolished or destroyed by fire. The program supports tax adjustment requests related to demolition and property value changes, subject to municipal review and approval.
Who is eligible for the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property program?
To be eligible for the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property program, you must:
Structure demolished or fire-damaged
Current tax year
Property value changed
What expenses are eligible under Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property?
Demolition of a building on private property.
Removal of a structure destroyed by fire.
Application for a property tax adjustment after demolition or fire damage.
Who can I contact for more information about the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property?
You can contact Township of Severn by email at buildingpermits@severn.ca or by phone at 705-325-2315.
Where is the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property available?
The Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property?
Property tax reduction due to a demolished or destroyed structure on your property is funded by Township of Severn