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Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral)
Property tax adjustment and school support changes
Latest source updateLast Update: May 2, 2026Latest change: The property tax rebate section for eligible charities now includes eligibility criteria, a 40% maximum reduction, and application fields.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: May 2, 2026
Latest change: The property tax rebate section for eligible charities now includes eligibility criteria, a 40% maximum reduction, and application fields.
Charity Rebate details added
The charity rebate section now provides a full application form for eligible charities, including the required registration status, property type, and current-year eligibility. It also adds a stated maximum property tax reduction of 40% and outlines the information and signatures needed to submit the request. The rest of the property tax relief and deferral information remains in place, including the low-income seniors and disabled deferral program and its December 31 deadline.
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Brockton, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Property owners, occupants, and tenants who want to update school support designation online.
See full eligibility
Overview
Adjustment Requests helps Brockton property owners manage school support changes, voters' list updates, occupant changes, and tax adjustments. It also covers Section 357/358 requests, MPAC reconsiderations, and deferred tax relief for eligible persons under County of Bruce By-Law 4087.
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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
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Brockton
- 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
- Income Support and Maintenance
Target groups
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Change of school support designation through MPAC
- Add or remove occupants from your property
- Request a tax adjustment using a Section 357/358 Form
- Request changes to property class or assessed value through a Request for Reconsideration Form
- Apply for tax deferral for low-income seniors and low-income disabled residents
Documents Needed
- Application for Direction of Public School Support - Bluewater District School Board
- Application for Direction of Catholic Separate School Support - Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board
- MPAC Request for Occupant Information Form
- Section 357/358 Form
- Application for Deferral of Taxes for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled Residents
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners, occupants, and tenants who want to update school support designation online.
- Registered charities may be eligible for property tax reduction.
- Eligible persons who own eligible property, as defined in County of Bruce By-Law 4087.
- Low-income seniors and low-income disabled residents.
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Brockton, Ontario
How to apply
- Review the relevant information and fill out the appropriate form to start the process.
- For a change of public school support, contact the Bluewater District School Board and use the Application for Direction of Public School Support form.
- For a change to Catholic/Separate School Support, visit the Bruce Grey Catholic District School Board tax support page and use the Application for Direction of Catholic Separate School Support form.
- For occupant changes, complete the MPAC Request for Occupant Information Form and send it directly to MPAC.
- To request changes to property class or assessed value, complete a Request for Reconsideration Form through MPAC.
- To request a tax adjustment or tax deferral, complete the Section 357/358 Form or the Application for Deferral of Taxes for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled Residents.
Additional information
- It is your responsibility to ensure your school support information is correct on your tax bill and on the voters' list.
- MPAC offers online school support updates at its school support service, and the Customer Contact Centre accepts calls, online contact form submissions, and live chat.
- Please have your 19-digit roll number available when contacting MPAC.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) Program
What is the Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral)?
Adjustment Requests helps Brockton property owners manage school support changes, voters' list updates, occupant changes, and tax adjustments. It also covers Section 357/358 requests, MPAC reconsiderations, and deferred tax relief for eligible persons under County of Bruce By-Law 4087.
How much funding can be received?
Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) program?
To be eligible for the Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) program, you must:
Eligible persons who own eligible property, as defined in County of Bruce By-Law 4087.
Property tax increases in excess of $500.00 may be deferred under Section 319 of the Municipal Act, 2001.
Tax adjustments may be requested when the property has been affected by fire, demolition, sickness or extreme poverty, or a gross or manifest clerical/factual error.
What expenses are eligible under Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral)?
Change of school support designation through MPAC
Add or remove occupants from your property
Request a tax adjustment using a Section 357/358 Form
Request changes to property class or assessed value through a Request for Reconsideration Form
Apply for tax deferral for low-income seniors and low-income disabled residents
Who can I contact for more information about the Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral)?
You can contact Municipality of Brockton by email at info@brockton.ca or by phone at 519-881-2223.
Where is the Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) available?
The Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Property Tax Relief and Deferral Programs (Charity Rebate and Low‑Income Seniors/Disabled Tax Deferral) is a Other Support