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Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 5,000
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Kingston, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Kingston offers tax assistance and rebate programs for eligible property owners and charities. The programs support property tax credits, tax deferrals, heritage conservation work, and property tax rebates for qualified organizations.
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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 : 5,000 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Kingston
- Ontario
Legal structures
- All legal structures
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Canadians
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Tax credits for eligible senior property owners.
- Tax deferrals for eligible property owners.
- Tax increase deferrals for reassessment-related increases.
- Heritage conservation and restoration projects.
- Property tax rebates for eligible registered charities.
Documents Needed
- Proof of age and benefit eligibility
- Proof of property ownership and residency
- Income or tax documents, where required
- Heritage permit or approval documents, where required
- Original documents for in-person applications
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in Kingston
- Registered charities
- Owners of heritage properties
- Senior property owners receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement
- Property owners receiving ODSP benefits
Who is not eligible
- Federal, provincial, or municipal government agencies for the heritage property refund program.
- Applicants whose properties do not meet the program-specific ownership or residency requirements.
Eligible expenses
- Approved heritage conservation and restoration work.
- Maintenance work on eligible heritage property elements.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Work on heritage properties without required approval or permits.
- Properties with unpaid taxes, local improvement charges, or other fees owed to the City.
- Applications outside the allowed renewal period for repeat programs.
Eligible geographic areas
- Kingston, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the City after submission.
- Some programs are approved on a first-come, first-served basis.
- Applicants are notified if additional information is needed before approval.
- Approved rebates may be issued in stages for charity rebates.
Additional information
- Senior applicants can only use one tax assistance program at a time.
- Some programs require reapplication every year.
- Some rebates or refunds are available only once every two or three years.
- Applications may be submitted online or in person at City Hall.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Assistance and Rebates Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax Assistance and Rebates. 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 Assistance and Rebates?
Kingston offers tax assistance and rebate programs for eligible property owners and charities. The programs support property tax credits, tax deferrals, heritage conservation work, and property tax rebates for qualified organizations.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Assistance and Rebates Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $5,000 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tax Assistance and Rebates program?
To be eligible for the Tax Assistance and Rebates program, you must:
Must own eligible property in Kingston.
Must meet program-specific status requirements.
Property use and ownership period may apply.
What expenses are eligible under Tax Assistance and Rebates?
Tax credits for eligible senior property owners.
Tax deferrals for eligible property owners.
Tax increase deferrals for reassessment-related increases.
Heritage conservation and restoration projects.
Property tax rebates for eligible registered charities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Assistance and Rebates?
You can contact City of Kingston by email at contactus@cityofkingston.ca or by phone at 613-546-0000.
Where is the Tax Assistance and Rebates available?
The Tax Assistance and Rebates program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tax Assistance and Rebates a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Assistance and Rebates is a Grant and Funding