Closed
Source verified June 19, 2026
Tax Rebates and Assistance
Property tax relief for eligible applicants
Latest source updateLast Update: June 25, 2026Latest change: Oakville updated supporting tax rebate and payment-change forms with new application steps, portal submission options, and contact details.View change
Latest source update
Last Update: June 25, 2026
Latest change: Oakville updated supporting tax rebate and payment-change forms with new application steps, portal submission options, and contact details.
Tax Rebate Form Updates
Oakville updated supporting tax rebate and tax payment-change forms rather than the main program page. The revised forms now add submission through the Property Tax Portal alongside email, drop-off, and mail, and they update contact information to ServiceOakville and service@oakville.ca. The application instructions were expanded into a more detailed multi-part process with additional required fields and attachments. The deadline language still appears to use the same 15th-of-month cutoff, and one notice now refers to property tax and related fees rather than only property tax notices.
Funding available
Varies by project
Deadline
Open continuously
Location
Oakville, Montérégie, Ontario, Canada
Overview
Oakville’s tax rebate and assistance program provides property tax relief for eligible applicants under section 357 and section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. It covers cancellation, reduction, or refund requests tied to specific property-tax circumstances in Oakville.
Eligible requests may relate to tax class changes, vacant or excess land, demolition, fire damage, or gross or manifest error. Supporting documentation must be included with the application, and the application must specify the section being used.
/100
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
- Varies by project
Funds Providers
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- All industries
Location
- Oakville
- Montérégie
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- Seniors
- People with disabilities
- Nonprofits / charities
Revenue structures
- All structures
Scope
- Municipal
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documentation
- Lease agreement, if the applicant is a tenant
- Signed letter of authorization, if a representative or agent is applying
Official resources
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- The property owner
- A tenant, occupant, or other person in possession of the land
- The spouse of any person listed above
- Registered charities occupying commercial or industrial property
Who is not eligible
- Applicants who do not meet the registered charity requirements for the charity rebate program
- Applicants who cannot provide the required ownership or lease information
Eligible geographic areas
- Oakville
How to apply
- Complete the attached application form.
- Submit the application by email, mail, or in person to the Town of Oakville.
- Pay the application fee at the time of submission.
Processing and Agreement
- Applications must be completed using the attached application form and submitted by email, mail, or in person.
- The Town of Oakville and MPAC will review eligible applications after receipt.
- A Treasurer decision will be made by August of the year applied.
- The Treasurer’s decision can be appealed to the Council of the Town of Oakville for final decision.
- Town of Oakville Council decisions under section 358 are final and cannot be appealed to the ARB.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Rebates and Assistance Program
What is the Tax Rebates and Assistance?
Oakville’s tax rebate and assistance program provides property tax relief for eligible applicants under section 357 and section 358 of the Municipal Act, 2001. It covers cancellation, reduction, or refund requests tied to specific property-tax circumstances in Oakville. Eligible requests may relate to tax class changes, vacant or excess land, demolition, fire damage, or gross or manifest error. Supporting documentation must be included with the application, and the application must specify the section being used.
Who is eligible for the Tax Rebates and Assistance program?
To be eligible for the Tax Rebates and Assistance program, you must:
Meets section 357 or 358 criteria
Supporting documentation included
Authorization letter if represented
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Rebates and Assistance?
You can contact Town of Oakville by email at tax@oakville.ca or by phone at 905-845-6601.
Where is the Tax Rebates and Assistance available?
The Tax Rebates and Assistance program is available Montérégie, Ontario.
Is the Tax Rebates and Assistance a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Rebates and Assistance is a Tax Credits
Who are the financial supporters of the Tax Rebates and Assistance?
Tax Rebates and Assistance is funded by Town of Oakville