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Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program
Property tax relief for Richmond Hill seniors
Funding available
$ 454
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Richmond Hill’s Senior Tax Assistance Grant supports homeowners 65 years of age or older in Richmond Hill who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Approved assistance is applied as a credit to the property tax account for eligible residential properties.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Raise awareness or mobilize a population
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 454 $
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Richmond Hill
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed application
- 2025 T4A (OAS) showing the applicant’s name, or 2025 Guaranteed Income Supplement Entitlement letter from Service Canada
- Proof of marriage, if the applicant is a spouse
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Homeowners 65 years of age or older
- Residents of Richmond Hill who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement
- Homeowners using the property as their principal residence
How to apply
- Submit the application online at www.RichmondHill.ca/SeniorTaxGrant.
- Mail the completed application to City of Richmond Hill, Revenue Services, 225 East Beaver Creek Road, Richmond Hill, ON L4B 3P4.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications received by March 31 will be applied to the 2026 Final Tax Bill if approved.
- Applications received between April 1 and September 30 each year will be processed, but the full Final Tax Bill must still be paid to avoid penalty and interest charges.
- A notice of Senior Tax Grant Adjustment will be mailed with an explanation of the credit and account summary.
- Applications received after September 30 will not be processed.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program Program
What is the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program?
Richmond Hill’s Senior Tax Assistance Grant supports homeowners 65 years of age or older in Richmond Hill who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement. Approved assistance is applied as a credit to the property tax account for eligible residential properties.
How much funding can be received?
Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program Funds up to $454 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program program?
To be eligible for the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program program, you must:
65 years of age or older
Receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement
Occupy a Richmond Hill residential property as a principal residence
Who can I contact for more information about the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program?
You can contact City of Richmond Hill by email at revenue@richmondhill.ca or by phone at 905-771-8949.
Where is the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program available?
The Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program?
Senior Tax Assistance Grant Program is funded by City of Richmond Hill