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Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering)
Property tax relief for seniors, disabilities, and charities
Funding available
$ 620
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Pickering, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Low income seniors aged 65 or older who are in receipt of or qualify for GIS or GAINS.
See full eligibility
Overview
Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates from the City of Pickering supports low-income seniors, persons with disabilities, and eligible registered charities in Pickering with a $620 property tax grant. It also offers a tax deferral and a 40% rebate for commercial or industrial property.
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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 : 620 $
- Up to 40% of project cost
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Pickering
- 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
Documents Needed
- Completed application form.
- A copy of the current year’s Guaranteed Income Supplement letter or the most recent ODSP statement, as applicable.
- Proof of residence such as utility bills or a driver’s licence for additional non-spouse owners if they do not reside at the property.
- For registered charities: copy of the charter.
- For registered charities: copy of lease terms and a letter from the landlord stating the percentage of leased space occupied.
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low income seniors aged 65 or older who are in receipt of or qualify for GIS or GAINS.
- Low income persons with disabilities who are in receipt of or qualify for ODSP or GAINS.
- Registered charities occupying commercial or industrial property in Pickering that have a registered number with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.
How to apply
- Submit the completed online application form with the required supporting documents, or print the application form and submit it with the required supporting documents.
- Send it by email, drop it off in person at Pickering City Hall or the Dropbox outside the building, mail it to the Taxation Section at One The Esplanade S, Pickering, Ontario, L1V 6K7, or fax it to the City of Pickering Taxation Section.
- For the Registered Charity Tax Rebate Application, mail or fax the completed form to the City of Pickering Taxation Section.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are processed only after the required supporting documents are received.
- If approved, the credit is applied to the account; no cheques will be issued.
- The rebate is applied to offset the final instalment of property taxes in late September.
- Applicants must certify that the information is true and notify the City of any changes that would affect eligibility.
Additional information
- Only one application per household can be made each year for the senior or disability tax grant.
- An application cannot be submitted by an owner for more than one property per year.
- You must reapply every year if you have received the rebate in previous years.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) Program
What is the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering)?
Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates from the City of Pickering supports low-income seniors, persons with disabilities, and eligible registered charities in Pickering with a $620 property tax grant. It also offers a tax deferral and a 40% rebate for commercial or industrial property.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses, capped at $620 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) program?
To be eligible for the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) program, you must:
Low income seniors aged 65 or older must be in receipt of or qualify for GIS, or low income persons with disabilities must be in receipt of or qualify for ODSP.
Every registered owner must receive GIS/ODSP or be the spouse of the owner who receives the benefit, and the property must be in the residential property class and owned and occupied as the principal residence for at least one year.
Registered charities must have a registered number with Canada Customs and Revenue Agency and occupy commercial or industrial property in Pickering.
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering)?
You can contact City of Pickering by email at propertytaxes@pickering.ca or by phone at 905.420.4614.
Where is the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) available?
The Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) is a Grant and Funding
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering)?
Tax Deferrals, Grants and Rebates (City of Pickering) is funded by City of Pickering