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Tax Assistance Programs
Property tax relief for eligible homeowners and organizations
Last Update: June 14, 2026
Funding available
$ 241
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Tax Assistance Programs provide property tax relief options in Hamilton for eligible residential owners, seniors, persons with disabilities, charities, and applicants seeking tax appeals. The programs cover tax deferrals, rebates, reductions, cancellations, and related tax relief applications with specific forms and supporting documents.
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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 : 241 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Hamilton
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Economic, Social and Community Development
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed program application form
- Canada Revenue Agency Notice of Assessment
- Form T1032, if pension income splitting was elected
- Proof of age or disability benefit, where required
- Supporting documents specific to the appeal or rebate type
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Residential property owners
- Registered charities
- Charitable and similar non-profit organizations
- Property owners filing a tax appeal under Section 357 or 358
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not meet the program’s age, income, or disability rules
- Owners who do not occupy the property as a principal residence, where required
- Applicants who have not owned the property for the required period
- Organizations that are not registered charities for the charity rebate program
Eligible expenses
- Property tax deferral of annual tax increases or full property taxes
- Property tax rebates for eligible seniors and charities
- Tax cancellation, reduction, or refund amounts under Sections 357 or 358
- Seniors Utility Rebate for eligible properties with an active metered water account
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Property tax amounts outside the specific program rules
- Other charges added to the tax roll for the full deferral program
- Programs applied to more than one property in the same year by the owner or spouse
Eligible geographic areas
- City of Hamilton, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Compassionate appeals are submitted by the City to the Assessment Review Board on the applicant’s behalf.
- The Assessment Review Board sends a Notice of Hearing with the hearing details.
- The applicant or a representative must attend the hearing for the request to be considered.
- Supporting financial documentation must be available at the hearing.
- Applications and supporting documents are kept confidential.
Additional information
- Multiple tax assistance programs are available for residential taxpayers based on age or income.
- Some programs require annual renewal or a new annual application.
- Applications can be submitted by mail or in person for several programs.
- Different forms are required depending on the type of tax relief requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Assistance Programs Program
What is the Tax Assistance Programs?
Tax Assistance Programs provide property tax relief options in Hamilton for eligible residential owners, seniors, persons with disabilities, charities, and applicants seeking tax appeals. The programs cover tax deferrals, rebates, reductions, cancellations, and related tax relief applications with specific forms and supporting documents.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Assistance Programs Funds up to $241 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tax Assistance Programs program?
To be eligible for the Tax Assistance Programs program, you must:
Must meet the program’s age, income, or disability rules.
Residential property must be principal residence.
Some relief is limited to registered charities.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Assistance Programs?
You can contact City of Hamilton by email at taxsupport@hamilton.ca or by phone at 905-546-2489.
Where is the Tax Assistance Programs available?
The Tax Assistance Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tax Assistance Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Assistance Programs is a Other Support
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax Assistance Programs?
Tax Assistance Programs is funded by City of Hamilton