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Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program
Tax relief for designated heritage properties
Last Update: May 28, 2026
Funding available
Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Location
Penetanguishene, Ontario, Canada
Overview
The Town of Penetanguishene offers a heritage property tax rebate for designated heritage properties in the municipality. The program supports maintenance, restoration, and enhancement work that protects heritage attributes, with rebates based on eligible work completed.
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Opportunity Score
Moderate potential, but conditions must align.
At a glance
Funding available
Financing goals
- Reduce environmental footprint
- Renovate or adapt facilities
Eligible Funding
- Up to 40% of project cost
Timeline
- Receipt of requests is now closed
Eligible candidates
Eligible Industries
- Real estate and rental and leasing
- Public administration
Location
- Penetanguishene
- Ontario
Legal structures
- Non-profit
Annual revenue
- All revenue ranges
Organisation size
- All organization sizes
Audience
- All groups
Non-profit candidates
Sector of operation
- Not Elsewhere Classified
Target groups
- General public
- Business owners / entrepreneurs
Revenue structures
- Fee-for-service model
Scope
- Local
Next Steps
1
Determine your project
2
Validate your eligibility
Activities funded
- Maintenance and enhancement of heritage attributes on designated properties.
- Restoration work on eligible heritage properties.
- Renovation or alteration work on designated heritage buildings, subject to approval.
Documents Needed
- Completed application form
- Insurance certificate or letter confirming valid coverage
- Current photos of each building elevation
- Details of completed and planned heritage-related work
Eligibility
Who is eligible?
- Property owners in the Town of Penetanguishene
- Owners of designated heritage properties
- Properties subject to municipal tax billing in Penetanguishene
Who is not eligible
- Property owners with tax arrears on the eligible heritage property
- Owners with outstanding municipal requirements related to the heritage designation or proposed work
- Properties that are not designated heritage properties under the Ontario Heritage Act
Eligible expenses
- Work that maintains or enhances heritage attributes of the property.
- Eligible heritage-related restoration and maintenance work completed in the prior year.
- Planned heritage-related work for the coming year, where costs support the rebate application.
Ineligible Costs and Activities
- General property expenses such as utilities and day-to-day property costs.
- Insurance payments as general property expenses.
- Work that does not relate to the heritage attributes of the property.
- Projects that are not completed in accordance with the required heritage renovation and alteration procedures.
Eligible geographic areas
- Town of Penetanguishene, Ontario
Processing and Agreement
- Applications are reviewed by Heritage Penetanguishene and then confirmed by Town Council.
- The Committee aims to process requests within about three weeks of receipt.
- Council usually reviews the recommendation within about two weeks.
- Applicants are contacted after the Council meeting.
- If approved, the rebate is applied to the tax account unless otherwise requested.
Additional information
- The program is administered through Heritage Penetanguishene, with final approval subject to the Planning & Development Services Section.
- Complete application packages are available in December.
- The rebate may be reduced if available funding is insufficient.
- Rebate payments are issued as a tax account credit unless otherwise requested.
Contacts
Frequently Asked Questions about the Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program Program
Here are answers to the most common questions about the Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program. 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 Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program?
The Town of Penetanguishene offers a heritage property tax rebate for designated heritage properties in the municipality. The program supports maintenance, restoration, and enhancement work that protects heritage attributes, with rebates based on eligible work completed.
How much funding can be received?
Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program Funds up to 40% of admissible expenses.
Who is eligible for the Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program program?
To be eligible for the Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program program, you must:
Designated heritage property
Town of Penetanguishene tax billing
Taxes in good standing
What expenses are eligible under Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program?
Maintenance and enhancement of heritage attributes on designated properties.
Restoration work on eligible heritage properties.
Renovation or alteration work on designated heritage buildings, subject to approval.
Who can I contact for more information about the Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program?
You can contact Town of Penetanguishene by email at hbryce@penetanguishene.ca or by phone at (705)549-7453.
Where is the Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program available?
The Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program program is available the province of Ontario.
Is the Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program a grant, loan, or tax credit?
Town of Penetanguishene — Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program is a Other Support