Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Snow Clearing
Spots are still available for the 2025/2026 winter season – apply today!
The City of Pickering offers a discounted seasonal snow clearing program to help eligible seniors and residents with permanent disabilities with their snow clearing responsibilities.
- Apply any time - Applications will continue to be accepted until all spots are full.
- The program operates from November 1, 2025 to April 30, 2026.
View the online application form
Program Details
- The program accommodates 750 qualified applicants.
- You must be over the age of 65, or if under 65 years, have proof of permanent physical or cognitive disability.
- Priority will be given to residents with proof of permanent disability.
- Qualified applications will be selected by the use of an electronic lottery system, if applicable or necessary, and applicants will be notified accordingly.
- The program fee is required with the application, by cheque, made payable to the City of Pickering - see below for fee structure.
View the 2025/2026 information sheet
Fee Structure
The fees will be based on your taxable income found on line 260 of your Tax Assessment. The chart below outlines the fees. If there are two names registered on the title for your home, staff will require a copy of both Tax Assessments, as the incomes will be combined.
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Single/Family Income Level |
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Receipt of Guaranteed Annual Income Supplement (GAINS) |
$0.00 |
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Net Income – less than $90,997 |
$114.00 + HST = $128.82 |
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Net Income between $90,997 and $148,065 |
$165.00 + HST = $186.45 |
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Net Income between $148,065 and $199,900 |
$213.00 + HST = $240.69 |
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Net Income over $199,900 |
Not Eligible |
Service Details
Please contact our Customer Care Centre for more information.
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