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Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals
Property tax relief options for eligible owners
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
$ 50
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Kitchener, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program provides property tax relief through adjustments, rebates, grants, and deferrals. It supports eligible property owners and charitable organizations through tax reductions, a charitable rebate, and deferral options for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
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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
- Maximum amount : 50 $
- Up to 50% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Kitchener
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Property tax adjustment requests for cancellations or reductions.
- Property tax rebates for eligible charitable organizations.
- Property tax deferrals for eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
- Ontario senior homeowners' property tax grant support.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents required for the selected tax relief request
- Proof of age and GIS receipt for senior deferral applicants
- Proof of ODSP support for disability deferral applicants
- Building permits for repair and renovation adjustment requests
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Kitchener.
- Eligible charitable organizations.
- Low-income seniors.
- People with disabilities receiving ODSP support.
Eligible expenses
- Property taxes eligible for reduction, rebate, or deferral.
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Kitchener, Ontario.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by City of Kitchener staff.
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Applicants may need to sign an acknowledgment and authorize verification of information.
- Approved tax relief is administered according to the applicable municipal or regional policy.
Additional information
- Incomplete applications will not be processed.
- Some applications must be submitted annually.
- Applications can be filed online, by mail, or in person depending on the program.
- Supporting documents may be required for certain requests.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals. 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 Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals?
This program provides property tax relief through adjustments, rebates, grants, and deferrals. It supports eligible property owners and charitable organizations through tax reductions, a charitable rebate, and deferral options for low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
How much funding can be received?
Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals Funds up to 50% of admissible expenses, capped at $50 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals program?
To be eligible for the Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals program, you must:
Property must meet a qualifying tax relief situation.
Applicants must file by the deadline.
Some programs require proof of senior or disability status.
What expenses are eligible under Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals?
Property tax adjustment requests for cancellations or reductions.
Property tax rebates for eligible charitable organizations.
Property tax deferrals for eligible low-income seniors and people with disabilities.
Ontario senior homeowners' property tax grant support.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals?
You can contact City of Kitchener by email at revenuecustomerservice@kitchener.ca or by phone at 519-741-2450.
Where is the Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals available?
The Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax adjustments, rebates and deferrals is a Other Support