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Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs
Property tax relief for eligible Ontario landowners
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 375
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Overview
This program offers property tax relief for eligible conservation lands and forest properties in Ontario. It supports land stewardship, tax exemptions, and rebates for qualified landowners, charities, and low-income property owners.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Implement environmental initiatives
- Reduce environmental footprint
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 375 $
- Up to 100% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
- Real estate and rental and leasing
Location
- Port Perry
- 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
- Long-term stewardship of conservation land
- Responsible management of forest property under an approved plan
- Protection of provincially significant natural heritage features
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting information for property eligibility
- Property assessment roll number
- PIN from the application, if checking status
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Private landowners with eligible conservation land
- Managed forest property owners
- Registered charities with conservation land
- Conservation authorities
- Charitable organizations and low-income residential property owners for rebate programs
Who is not eligible
- Municipalities and other governments
- Buildings and land associated with improvements
- Properties used for commercial timber harvesting
- Non-eligible wetlands, floodplains, and conservation-zoned areas
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Buildings and other improvements on the land
- Landscaped or groomed recreational areas
- Commercial timber harvesting and sale of forest products
- Farming areas and recently abandoned farmed land
Eligible geographic areas
- Ontario
Selection criteria
- Land type and natural heritage value.
- Property size and location within eligible categories.
- Compliance with program stewardship requirements.
- Information provided to support eligibility.
How to apply
- Step 1: Receive or request an application package
- The ministry mails applications each spring to registered owners of eligible lands.
- If no form was received, contact the program office.
- Step 2: Complete the application
- Fill out the form and include all required information.
- Submit any supporting documents requested for the property type.
- Step 3: Submit by the deadline
- Mail the application to the appropriate department.
- Submit by July 31 for the following tax year.
- Step 4: Check status or follow up
- You can check application status after mailing it.
- Annual re-application is required to stay enrolled.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
- The ministry may inspect the land before or after approval.
- Approved applicants receive tax relief on the following taxation year’s bill.
- The ministry makes the final decision on eligibility and compatibility.
Additional information
- Applications must be submitted annually to remain enrolled.
- Approved properties receive tax relief the following taxation year.
- Applications received after the deadline may only be reconsidered in limited cases.
- For some applications, photos or extra information may be required.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs Program
What is the Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs?
This program offers property tax relief for eligible conservation lands and forest properties in Ontario. It supports land stewardship, tax exemptions, and rebates for qualified landowners, charities, and low-income property owners.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs Funds up to 100% of admissible expenses, capped at $375 per project.
Who is eligible for the Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs program?
To be eligible for the Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs program, you must:
Eligible conservation or forest land
Required application submitted
Land maintained under program rules
What expenses are eligible under Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs?
Long-term stewardship of conservation land
Responsible management of forest property under an approved plan
Protection of provincially significant natural heritage features
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs?
You can contact Township of Scugog by email at tax@scugog.ca or by phone at 905 985 7346 ext. 102 or 106.
Where is the Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs available?
The Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs is a Other Support