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Tax Assessment Reduction Application (Municipal Act, Section 357 & 358)
Property tax reduction for eligible assessment changes
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
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
Availability timeline
2026
Periods: 1
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.
What is the deadline to apply?
The program is accepting continuous intake
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