Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral)

• Application for Property Tax Rebate
• Charity registration number
• Property assessment roll number
• Landlord details, if applicable

Who is eligible?

• Registered charities

Eligible geographic areas

• Municipality of Brockton, Ontario

• Eligibility under County of Bruce By-Law 4087.
• Property tax increase exceeds $500.
• The property and person meet the definitions set out in the by-law.

• Step 1: Complete the application form
  • Provide the organization name and charity registration number.
  • Enter the property assessment roll number and taxation year.
  • Include mailing address and contact details.
• Step 2: Provide property and occupancy information
  • Enter the date of occupancy if the property has been occupied for less than one year.
  • Provide landlord name, mailing address, and telephone number, if applicable.
• Step 3: Sign and submit the form
  • Sign and date the application.
  • Submit the completed form for approval by the tax collector.

• Applications are reviewed under the applicable municipal by-law and tax relief rules.
• If approved, tax relief or deferral is applied to the eligible property.
• Deferred tax amounts remain payable later with accumulated interest.

• Property tax relief may be deferred until the property is sold or the person is no longer eligible for two consecutive years.
• All deferred tax amounts, together with accumulated interest, become payable to the municipality when relief ends.
• Registered charities may be eligible for a property tax reduction.