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Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs
Property tax relief for eligible landowners
Funding available
$ 375
Deadline
Closed
Location
Port Perry, Ontario, Canada
Who can apply
Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Canadian businesses, trusts or conservation authorities with eligible Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program land
See full eligibility
Overview
Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs outlines property tax relief for eligible Ontario landowners, charities, and qualifying low-income homeowners. It includes the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program, the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, and municipal rebates for charitable organizations 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
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Port Perry
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- 2SLGBTQI+
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Social Services
- Income Support and Maintenance
- Environment
- Grant-making Foundations
Target groups
- General public
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
- Low-income individuals / families
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Local
- Provincial
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Prepare and follow an approved 10-year Managed Forest Plan
- Protect conservation land and maintain it in a manner that contributes to natural heritage and biodiversity objectives
- Low impact recreational activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing
- Invasive species management, infill planting of native species, planned prescribed burns and planned trail maintenance
- Tree felling or removal for health or safety purposes when the wood is not sold
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Copy of the most recent property assessment notice for each property
- Supporting documentation for Community Conservation Lands applications
- Copy of the Letters Patent and objects of the corporation for first-time charitable organization applicants
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Canadian citizens or permanent residents, Canadian businesses, trusts or conservation authorities with eligible Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program land
- Private landowners with eligible Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program land
- Non-profit charitable conservation organizations and conservation authorities for Community Conservation Lands
- Registered charities with a valid registration number and a commercial or industrial property
- Qualifying low income residential property owners who own and occupy their principal residence and receive GIS or ODSP
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Buildings or improvements and the lands associated with them, including maintained roadways and parking facilities
- Landscaped and groomed areas, including picnic-camping-swimming areas and ski hills
- Farmed areas and recently abandoned farmed lands
- Harvesting for sale, barter or trade of non-timber forest products
- Draining, dredging or filling wetlands, aggregate extraction, grading, soil removal, and off-trail motorized vehicle use
How to apply
- For the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, review the guide and hire a Managed Forest Plan Approver from the approved list.
- Provide your approver with the completed application form and a copy of the most recent property assessment notice for each property.
- Your approver submits the plan and accompanying documents to the ministry online.
- For the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program, the ministry mails applications each spring to registered owners of lands identified as eligible, and you must mail the completed form postmarked no later than July 31.
- Charitable organizations must submit the Registered Charities Application Form to the Finance department by February 28 of the following tax year.
- Qualifying low income property owners must submit the Low Income Seniors or Low Income Persons with Disabilities Tax Assistance Application to the Finance Department by August 31 of the current taxation year.
Processing and Agreement
- CLTIP applicants can check the status of their application 3 weeks after mailing it using their 15-digit property assessment roll number and PIN.
- Community Conservation Lands applicants are notified after review by email or letter mail, and complete applications submitted by the due date are notified of status before the subsequent tax year.
- If an MFTIP application is approved, a confirmation notice is usually sent in late fall and an updated Property Assessment Notice will show the change in Realty Tax Class.
- The MFTIP plan is in effect beginning January 1 the following year after you apply, and the municipality may credit any overpayment made during the first part of the year.
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?
Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs outlines property tax relief for eligible Ontario landowners, charities, and qualifying low-income homeowners. It includes the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program, the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, and municipal rebates for charitable organizations 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:
MFTIP landowners must be Canadian citizens or permanent residents, or Canadian businesses, trusts or conservation authorities
MFTIP properties must have at least 4 hectares of forest on a single property and follow a 10-year Managed Forest Plan
CLTIP land must be identified by the ministry and be at least 1/5 of a hectare
What expenses are eligible under Tax Incentive and Rebate Programs?
Prepare and follow an approved 10-year Managed Forest Plan
Protect conservation land and maintain it in a manner that contributes to natural heritage and biodiversity objectives
Low impact recreational activities such as hiking, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing, hunting, fishing and wildlife viewing
Invasive species management, infill planting of native species, planned prescribed burns and planned trail maintenance
Tree felling or removal for health or safety purposes when the wood is not sold
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 9059857346.
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 Tax Credits