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Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program
Annual tax relief for eligible heritage homes
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Location
Pickering, Ontario
Overview
The program offers an annual 20% property tax rebate for eligible residential heritage properties in Pickering. It supports the conservation of designated heritage properties and applies to the municipal and education portions of the tax bill.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 20% of project cost
Timeline
- Closing date : February 28, 2025
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Pickering
- Ontario
Legal structures
- For-profit business
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
- Conservation of designated residential heritage properties.
- Maintenance of eligible heritage homes in good condition.
Documents Needed
- Residential Heritage Property Tax Reduction Application
- Heritage Easement Agreement
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential property owners.
- Owners of designated heritage properties in Pickering.
Who is not eligible
- Properties in Whitevale Heritage Conservation District with no historical or architectural significance.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Pickering, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- City Development reviews the application and confirms eligibility.
- A Heritage Easement Agreement is prepared and must be signed by the property owner.
- The application is forwarded to Tax Services, which requests a heritage-specific assessment from MPAC.
- The rebate is calculated and applied as a credit to the tax account once the assessment is received.
Additional information
- Rebates must be applied for annually.
- Continued eligibility depends on maintaining the Heritage Easement Agreement.
- The owner is responsible for legal costs and registration fees related to the agreement.
- Eligible homeowners are contacted by mail each year with reminders and instructions.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program?
The program offers an annual 20% property tax rebate for eligible residential heritage properties in Pickering. It supports the conservation of designated heritage properties and applies to the municipal and education portions of the tax bill.
How much funding can be received?
Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program Funds up to 20% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program program?
To be eligible for the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program program, you must:
Designated heritage property.
Residential and taxable.
Good and habitable condition.
What expenses are eligible under Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program?
Conservation of designated residential heritage properties.
Maintenance of eligible heritage homes in good condition.
Who can I contact for more information about the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program?
You can contact City of Pickering by email at citydev@pickering.ca or by phone at 905.420.4617.
Where is the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program available?
The Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Residential Heritage Property Tax Relief Program is a Tax Credits