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Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358)
Property tax reduction for eligible assessment changes
Last Update: April 29, 2026
Funding available
Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program allows property owners to request a reduction, cancellation, or refund of property taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act. It applies to specific current-year or previous-year assessment changes and gross or manifest errors.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Ensure financial sustainability
Eligible Funding
- Varies by project
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
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
- Request for property tax reduction, cancellation, or refund
- Application for current-year tax adjustment
- Application for previous-year tax adjustment
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents for the appeal
- Applicant signature
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners
- Applicants acting on behalf of property owners
Eligible geographic areas
- Municipality of Trent Lakes, Ontario
Selection criteria
- Current-year applications must meet one of the listed Section 357 reasons.
- Previous-year applications must relate to a gross or manifest error.
How to apply
- Step 1: Complete the application form
- Fill in the property tax roll number, taxation year, property location, and owner/applicant information.
- Select the applicable reason for the request.
- Step 2: Attach supporting information
- Provide details and copies of any documents that support the appeal.
- Sign and date the form.
- Step 3: Submit the application
- Send the completed form to the Tax Department at the Municipality of Trent Lakes.
- Use the contact information shown on the form.
Processing and Agreement
- The municipality reviews the application after submission.
- Applications are processed by the Tax Department.
- The applicant may be asked to provide supporting documents.
Additional information
- Applications must be signed by the applicant.
- Supporting documents should be included with the form.
- Personal information is collected under the Municipal Act, 2001.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) Program
What is the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358)?
This program allows property owners to request a reduction, cancellation, or refund of property taxes under Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act. It applies to specific current-year or previous-year assessment changes and gross or manifest errors.
Who is eligible for the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) program?
To be eligible for the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) program, you must:
Property tax appeal under Section 357 or 358
Qualifying assessment change or error
Supporting evidence required
What expenses are eligible under Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358)?
Request for property tax reduction, cancellation, or refund
Application for current-year tax adjustment
Application for previous-year tax adjustment
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358)?
You can contact Municipality of Trent Lakes by email at finance@trentlakes.ca or by phone at 705-738-3800 ext. 232.
Where is the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) available?
The Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358)?
Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358) is funded by Municipality of Trent Lakes