The Property Tax Increase Cancellation Program allows eligible residents of the city of Toronto to cancel the increase on their property taxes from the previous year.

Note: The definition of "senior" in this program includes only people who at least 65 years and people between the ages of 60 and 64 who receive certain benefits under the Old Age Security Act.

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Eligibility

You must fulfill the following requirements to be eligible for the Property Tax Increase Cancellation Program:

have a total household revenue of less than or equal to $40,207
have a residential assessment of less than or equal to $850,000
be at least 65 years old
be 60-64 years old and receiving a Guaranteed Income Supplement under the Old Age Security Act. In the case of the widowed, he or she must be receiving his or her spouse’s allowance under the Old Age Security Act
Be disabled and also be in receipt of disability benefits

Required Documents

Seniors

Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) (where applicable)
CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) Income Tax Notice(s) of Assessment or Notice(s) of Reassessment (NOA)
Spousal Allowance T4A ( where applicable)
Old Age Security T4A-OAS (where applicable)
If you are applying for the first time, proof of Age is required, such as a copy of:
- Driver’s Licence
- Birth Certificate
Proof of receipt of a registered annuity or registered pension under the Income Tax Act (where applicable).

Disabled Persons

CRA (Canada Revenue Agency) Income Tax Notice(s) of Assessment or Notice(s) of Reassessment
Receive disability benefit from at least one of these:
- Canada Pension Plan
- Ontario Disability Support Program
- Employment Insurance Sickness Benefit
- Workplace Safety and Insurance Board
- Motor Vehicle Accident Insurance
- Employer Disability Insurance Plan
- Private Disability Insurance Plan
- Disability programs offered by Professional Associations

How to Apply

Complete this Tax & Water Relief Application Form and submit your application before the deadline.

If you received a cancellation before as a result of a previous successful application, you can continue to apply each year.

Submission of Application

Submit your application by mail, fax, email or in person:
City of Toronto

Revenue Services, Property Tax Rebates
5100 Yonge St.,
Toronto, ON M2N 5V7
Fax: 416-696-3623 (refer to Tips on Faxing)
Email: [email protected]
In-person at an Inquiry and Payment Counter

Complementary Grants

Property Tax Increase Deferral Program

This program allows eligible residents (low-income seniors or disabled people) of the city of Toronto to apply for increments on their property taxes to be deferred.

Water Rebate Program (City of Toronto)

This program allows eligible residents (low-income seniors or disabled people) of the city of Toronto to apply for a water rebate if they use less than 400 m³ of water yearly.