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Tax Grant for Low Income Seniors (65+) and Low Income Persons with Disabilities
The City of Pickering offers an annual property tax grant for eligible low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities who own and occupy their own home. The grant for 2024 is $560.
Eligibility Criteria |
Eligibility requirements are a combination of both taxpayer and property status. For a Taxpayer to be Eligible:Low income seniors or disabled taxpayers are eligible to apply if:
For a Property to be Eligible:
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How to Apply |
Eligible senior or disabled taxpayers must apply annually. The deadline to apply is August 18th of the year for which the rebate is claimed. A copy of your current GIS or ODSP statement must be attached to your application. Application FormPlease complete the application form and return by August 18th to: City of Pickering, Tax Section |
Additional Information |
The rebate is applied to your account to offset the final instalment of your property taxes in late September. No cheques will be issued. Late payment charges that have been applied to the property tax account in advance of the rebate having been credited to the account will not be cancelled, reduced or refunded. Only one application per household can be made each year. An application cannot be submitted by an owner for more than one property per year. Each owner or their spouse must meet the eligibility criteria in order to qualify for the program. For properties that are jointly held or co-owned by persons other than spouses, both or all co-owners must qualify under the applicable eligibility criteria in order to receive the grant. For additional information, please contact the Tax Section at 905.420.4614, or email propertytaxes@pickering.ca. |
GIS & ODSP Contact Information |
Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) is provided under the Old Age Security Act (Canada) and is administered by Human Resources Development Canada. Toll Free: 1.800.277.9914 Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) is provided through the Ministry of Community and Social Services. Local Office: |
Tax Deferral for Low Income Seniors (65+) and Low Income Persons with Disabilities
The deferral amount is limited only to the assessment related tax increase in excess of the first 5% or $100, whichever is greater.
Eligibility Criteria |
Seniors:
Persons with a Disability:
Please note: Deferred amounts represent a lien against the property, under provisions established under Section 319 of the Municipal Act, and must be repaid when the property is sold or a change in ownership occurs. |
Application Form |
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