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Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Residential tax relief for eligible homeowners
Last Update: April 27, 2026
Funding available
$ 200
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Ontario, Canada
Overview
Provides relief for a residential tax increase for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. The program supports eligible property owners through a tax credit of up to $200 for qualifying residential properties in the County of Peterborough.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Increase social or community impact
- Improve governance or administrative structure
- Strengthen organizational capacity
Eligible Funding
- Maximum amount : 200 $
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Public administration
Location
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Public or Parapublic institution
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- Persons with Disabilities
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Relief of a residential tax increase for eligible homeowners
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Supporting documents proving eligibility
- Authorization for third-party information release
- Evidence of GIS, Ontario Works, or ODSP benefits, if applicable
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Low-income seniors
- Persons with disabilities
- Spouses of eligible applicants
- Residential property owners in the County of Peterborough
Who is not eligible
- Applicants seeking relief for non-residential properties
- Households applying for more than one eligible person
- Applicants for more than one residential property per year
Eligible expenses
- Residential property tax increase relief
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- Non-tax related property charges
- Relief for more than one eligible person per household
- Relief for more than one residential property per year
Eligible geographic areas
- County of Peterborough
- Township of Asphodel-Norwood
- Township of Cavan Monaghan
- Township of Douro-Dummer
- Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen
- Township of North Kawartha
- Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
- Township of Selwyn
- Municipality of Trent Lakes
Processing and Agreement
- The local treasurer reviews the application and supporting information.
- The treasurer determines whether the property, applicant, and tax increase are eligible.
- The treasurer may request additional information to assess the file.
- Applications can be approved or denied by the treasurer, and the decision is final.
Additional information
- The relief is applied as a credit to the tax account.
- If no balance is owing, the credit may be carried forward to offset future taxes.
- Interest and penalties may be waived on amounts cancelled, up to a combined total of $200.
- False applications or incomplete disclosure can make the applicant ineligible.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities. This section explains what the program is, how much funding is available, eligibility requirements, application deadlines, and other important details to help you determine if this grant is right for your business.
What is the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities?
Provides relief for a residential tax increase for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. The program supports eligible property owners through a tax credit of up to $200 for qualifying residential properties in the County of Peterborough.
How much funding can be received?
Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Funds up to $200 of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities program?
To be eligible for the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities program, you must:
Low-income senior or person with disabilities
Principal residence for at least two years
Supporting documents required
What expenses are eligible under Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities?
Relief of a residential tax increase for eligible homeowners
Who can I contact for more information about the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities?
You can contact Township of Havelock-Belmont-Methuen.
Where is the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities available?
The Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities is a Tax Credits