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Tax Credits for Businesses in Ontario

Ontario offers a robust suite of business tax credits aimed at supporting companies of all sizes, especially small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). These Ontario business tax credits serve as powerful small business tax incentives – essentially financial breaks that reduce a company’s tax burden in exchange for investing in activities that spur economic growth.

248 programs available
  • Corporations For Community Connections Incorporated (CFCC) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Corporations for Community Connections — Refurbished Laptop Donations

    Corporations For Community Connections Incorporated (CFCC)
    Refurbished laptops for communities in need
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    TechnologyDigital Transformation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Development Charges Grant Program

    City of St. Catharines
    City support for eligible development charges
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Regional Municipality of York logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Development Financial and Servicing Incentives

    Regional Municipality of York
    Financial incentives for eligible development projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Port Hope logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Municipality of Port Hope
    Funding incentives for downtown property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Port Hope, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Rental Housing Program

    Municipality of Strathroy-Caradoc
    Supports downtown rental housing development
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Mount Brydges, Strathroy, Ontario
  • Municipality of Wawa logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Downtown Wawa Financial Incentive Programs

    Municipality of Wawa
    Financial support for downtown property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 20,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Wawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    ERASE Redevelopment Grant Program

    City of Hamilton
    Funding for brownfield redevelopment in Hamilton
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Green Standard Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    City of Kingston
    Supports high-performance green building projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,000,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Thunder Bay logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Growth Community Improvement Plan

    City of Thunder Bay, Clean, Green & Beautiful Committee
    Funding for Thunder Bay growth projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500,000 $
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    CommercializationConstruction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    North Bay, Thunder Bay, Ontario
  • Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    GST/HST new housing rebate

    Canada Revenue Agency (CRA)
    Rebate for qualifying new homes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 24,000 $
    • Up to 36% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Guide dog benefit

    Government of Ontario
    Monthly support for certified assistance dog care
    Eligible Funding
    • From $84 to $84
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Heritage Building Restoration Grant Program

    Municipality of Mississippi Mills
    Funding for heritage conservation work
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $5,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Information and cultural industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Almonte, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Heritage Property Tax Rebate

    City of Burlington
    Heritage tax rebates for designated properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Windsor logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Heritage Property Tax Reduction Program

    City of Windsor
    Property tax relief for heritage restoration
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 30 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Mississippi Mills logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Heritage Property Tax Refund Program

    Municipality of Mississippi Mills
    Tax relief for heritage property preservation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Lake of Bays Township logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Heritage Property Tax Relief Program

    Lake of Bays Township
    Tax relief for heritage property conservation
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : May 31, 2023
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Collingwood logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Heritage Tax Refund Program

    Town of Collingwood, Tay Township
    Heritage tax refund for eligible properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Collingwood, Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Partnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Housing Accelerator Fund (HAF) - St. Catharines Implementation

    City of St. Catharines, Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation (CMHC)
    Housing funding for St. Catharines
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 100,000 $
    • Up to 70% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Hornepayne logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Housing Sales Discount and Tax Rebate Program

    Township of Hornepayne
    Housing incentives for eligible Hornepayne properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 95% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Lakeshore RED CIP Development Charges Grant

    Municipality of Lakeshore
    Funding for Lakeshore business property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lakeshore logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Lakeshore RED CIP Property Tax Increment Grant

    Municipality of Lakeshore
    Funding for Lakeshore commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 25,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Lambton Shores logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Lambton Shores Community Improvement Plan

    Municipality of Lambton Shores
    Supports property improvements in Lambton Shores
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Township of South Stormont logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Local Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Incentives

    Township of South Stormont
    Financial incentives for commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • From $2,500 to $20,000
    • Up to 80% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Timmins logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Low-Income Tax & Utility Rebate

    City of Timmins
    Tax and utility credit for qualified residents
    Eligible Funding
    • From $300 to $425
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Timmins, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Markham logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Markham Heritage Estates

    City of Markham
    Support for relocating threatened heritage homes
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 30% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Markham, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan

    Municipality of Meaford
    Funding for community improvement projects
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 50,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Administrative and support, waste management and remediation services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Meaford, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Meaford logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Municipality of Meaford Community Improvement Plan (CIP) – Financial Incentive Programs

    Municipality of Meaford
    Financial incentives for property improvement and development
    Eligible Funding
    • From $1,000 to $50,000
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting
    • Construction
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of St. Catharines logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Non-profit Property Tax Rebate Program

    City of St. Catharines
    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    St. Catharines, Ontario, Canada
  • Norfolk County logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Norfolk County Brownfield Tax Increment Grant

    Norfolk County
    Funding for brownfield property rehabilitation
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 100% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Caledon logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Older Adult Assistance Programs

    Town of Caledon
    Support programs and subsidies for older adults
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,050 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation InnovationDigital Transformation
    Caledon, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Hamilton logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Ontario Child Care Tax Credit

    City of Hamilton
    Refundable tax relief for child care costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 8,250 $
    • Up to 75% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)

    Government of Ontario
    Ontario support for energy and property costs
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 1,488 $
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Educational services
    • Health care and social assistance
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Government of Ontario logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Ontario Home Energy Cost Management Programs

    Government of Ontario
    Home energy support programs for Ontario
    Eligible Funding
    • From $35 to $127,576
    • Up to 23% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Utilities
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateInnovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Ontario Ministry of Finance logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Ontario Tax Reduction

    Ontario Ministry of Finance
    Reduces or eliminates Ontario income tax
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Petawawa Community Improvement Plan (CIP)

    Town of Petawawa
    Funding for Petawawa commercial property improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation Digital Transformation
    Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Petawawa logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Petawawa Tax Increment Equivalent Grant

    Town of Petawawa
    Support for property redevelopment in Petawawa
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Petawawa, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Peterborough logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Property Tax Assistance Program

    City of Peterborough
    Tax credit support for eligible Peterborough property owners
    Eligible Funding
    • From $414 to $414
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 6, 2026
    Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Other SupportTax CreditsClosed

    Property Tax Deferral Program

    City of Richmond Hill
    Property tax relief for eligible residents
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 500 $
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR) logo
    Other SupportResearchers And FacilitiesPartnering and CollaborationGrant and FundingTax CreditsExpert AdviceLoans and Capital investmentsWage Subsidies And InternsClosed

    Property Tax Rebate Programs (Eligible Charities, Seniors and Disabled Persons)

    United Counties of Prescott and Russell (UCPR)
    Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Orillia logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Rebate of Taxes for Eligible Charities

    City of Orillia
    40% property tax relief for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Loyalist Township logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Rebates and Credits

    Loyalist Township
    Property tax relief for eligible residents and charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 250 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Registered Charity Rebates

    City of Burlington
    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 40 $
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Richmond Hill logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Registered Charity Tax Rebate

    City of Richmond Hill
    40% property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 28, 2024
    Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Pickering logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Registered Charity Tax Rebate Application

    City of Pickering
    Property tax rebate for registered charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Other services (except public administration)
    • Public administration
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Pickering, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Kingston logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Rental Housing Program

    City of Kingston
    Property tax incentives for new rental housing
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Real estate and rental and leasing
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Kingston, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of King logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Rural Resiliency Grant Program

    Township of King
    Funding for rural farm improvements in King Township
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 10,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Manufacturing
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Accommodation and food services
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Ontario, Canada
  • Town of Halton Hills logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Senior’s Property Tax Grant

    Town of Halton Hills
    Property tax rebate for eligible seniors
    Eligible Funding
    • From $500 to $500
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : October 1, 2025
    Halton Hills, Ontario, Canada
  • Township of Central Frontenac logo
    Grant and FundingTax CreditsLoans and Capital investmentsClosed

    Sharbot Lake Community Improvement Plan (CIP) Program

    Township of Central Frontenac
    Funding for property and business improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 7,500 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Retail trade
    • Professional, scientific and technical services
    • Health care and social assistance
    • Arts, entertainment and recreation
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Sharbot Lake, Ontario, Canada
  • Municipality of Sioux Lookout logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Sioux Lookout Community Improvement Plan

    Municipality of Sioux Lookout
    Financial incentives for property and building improvements
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 15,000 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 28, 2026
    Hudson, Sioux Lookout, Ontario
  • City of Windsor logo
    Other SupportGrant and FundingTax CreditsClosed

    Stormwater Financing Program

    City of Windsor
    Stormwater cost relief for Windsor properties
    Eligible Funding
    • Maximum amount : 120 $
    • Up to 50% of project cost
    Eligible Industries
    • Construction
    • Manufacturing
    • Wholesale trade
    • Retail trade
    Types of eligible projects
    Environment and ClimateConstruction and Renovation
    Windsor, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Belleville logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Adjustments

    City of Belleville
    Property tax rebate for eligible charities
    Eligible Funding
    • Up to 40% of project cost
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Timeline
    • Closing date : February 28, 2025
    Belleville, Ontario, Canada
  • City of Burlington logo
    Tax CreditsClosed

    Tax Adjustments Applications

    City of Burlington
    Tax relief for qualifying property changes
    Eligible Funding
    • Varies by project
    Eligible Industries
    • All industries
    Types of eligible projects
    Construction and Renovation
    Burlington, Ontario, Canada