2021 DEFERRAL OF PROPERTY TAX INCREASES FOR LOW-INCOME
SENIORS & LOW-INCOME PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
General Information
The Province of Ontario requires municipalities to provide for the relief in respect of all or part of the
property tax increases for 1998 and following years on residential property for eligible low-income
seniors and low-income disabled property owners. Accordingly, Halton Region provides a tax
deferral for all property tax increases to eligible low-income seniors and low-income disabled
property owners. This program is pursuant to and governed by Halton Region By-law No. 11-21.
This program is administered by the Local Municipalities.
Eligible Person
An
eligible person for the program is a person who is either:
1. A low-income senior or the Spouse of such person;
OR
2. A low-income person with a disability or the Spouse of such person.
A low income senior is a person who is 65 years of age or older as of the taxation year for which
the application for a deferral is made and whose combined family income does not exceed
$57,800 per annum.
A low income person with a disability is a person who in the year for which the application is
requested is in receipt of disability benefits under a government program such as, but not limited
to, Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP), Canada Pension Plan Disability Benefit, and/or
private insurer plans, and whose combined family income does not exceed $57,800 per annum.
Eligible Property
A
n eligible property for the program is a residential real property in Halton Region that is owned by
an eligible person and is the principal residence of the eligible person or the spouse of the eligible
person.
Program Details
Th
e eligible tax increase for the deferral is the difference between the total annual taxes for
municipal and school purposes in the taxation year for which the application is requested and the
total annual taxes for municipal and school purposes in the preceding year
The accumulated value of the deferral cannot exceed 75% of the current value assessment of
the property
The amount of the deferral is registered on title as a lien on the property, and any charges
relating to the registration on title are added to the amount of the property tax deferral
The amount of the deferral and the charges related to the registration of the lien shall become
payable in full upon any change in ownership of the property; or when the property is no longer
the principal residence of the owner or the spouse of the owner
This document contains both information and form fields. To read information, use the Down Arrow from a form
field.
How to Apply
A
pplications for the current taxation year are due on or before 45 days after the date of
the mailing of the final property tax bill.
Applications must be made in writing by completing the application form and returning it to the
Tax Office of the local municipality in which the property is located.
Applications must include supporting documentation for eligibility, examples of which include:
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Proof of age (if applicable)
Proof of disability related financial assistance and/or a disability benefit
Notice of Assessment prepared by the Canada Revenue Agency for the previous year or
proof of receipt of the federal governments Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS)
Listing of residential properties owned by the applicant, spouse in the Region of Halton
Applications must include signed authorization by the applicant and his/her spouse for the
release by third parties of all information to the Treasurer that may be required to verify the
accuracy of the application
N
OTE: This general information page is not a legal document and is provided for convenience only.
Applicants are directed to consult the Halton Region By-law No. 11-21 which governs the operation
of the deferral program, and the eligibility and application requirements.
2021 APPLICATION FOR PROPERTY TAX INCREASE
DEFERRAL
FOR LOW-INCOME SENIORS OR LOW-INCOME PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES
(Please print and check off boxes as appropriate)
Assessment Roll No. 24__ __ - __ __ __ - __ __ __ - __ __ __ __ __
Name of Applicant
__________________________________________________________________________
Names of ALL Owners of this Property (including Applicant and/or Spouse, as applicable)
___________________________________________________________________________
Addresses of all other residential properties in Halton Region owned by Applicant and/or Spouse:
I qualify as a “Low-Income Senior” and I have attached the following documentation:
1. Proof of age (indicate type of document)
and
2. Most recent Notice of Assessment received by the Canada Revenue Agency showing combined
family income of $57,800 or less in the current year
I qualify as a “Low-Income Person with Disabilities” and I have attached the following documentation:
1. Proof of receipt of assistance paid under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act
or
Proof of receipt of a disability benefit paid under the Canada Pension Plan Act
or
Proof of eligibility for the Disability Tax Credit
or
Proof of eligibility for disability benefits under a private insurer plan
and
2. Most recent Notice of Assessment received by the Canada Revenue Agency showing combined
family income of $57,800 or less in the current year
Name of Spouse
__________________________________________________________________________
Property Address
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
I / We certify that the above information is true, correct and complete and that the property for which the
tax deferral is sought meets the requirements set out in Halton Region By-law 11-21. I authorize the
release by third parties of all information the Regional Treasurer or Local Treasurer may require to verify
the accuracy of any information submitted with this application. I also acknowledge that I must inform the
Local Municipality of any changes in the above, which affect my eligibility for a deferral.
Signature of Applicant _________________________________________ Date ____________________
Telephone No. ( ) ____________________
W
e authorize the release by third parties of all information the Regional Treasurer or Local Treasurer may
require to verify the accuracy of any information submitted with this application.
Signature of Spouse ______________________________________________
Signature of all joint owners and co-owners
__________________________________________Name _________________________________
__________________________________________Name _________________________________
__________________________________________Name _________________________________
Personal information is collected on this form per Halton Region By-law No. 11-21 and will be used to
determine eligibility for property tax increase deferrals for low-income seniors and low-income persons with
disabilities.
If you have questions, contact Tax Policy staff at,
T
he Regional Municipality of Halton
1151 Bronte Road,
Oakville, Ontario
L6M 3L1
(905) 825-6000
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ubmit the request to your Local Municipality Tax Office:
C
ity of Burlington Town of Halton Hills Town of Milton Town of Oakville
426 Brant Street 1 Halton Hills Drive 150 Mary Street 1225 Trafalgar Road
PO Box 5080 Halton Hills, ON Milton, ON Oakville, ON
Burlington ON L7G 5G2 L9T 6Z5 L6J 5A6
L7R 4G4
(
905) 335-7750 (905) 873-2601 (905) 864-4142 (905) 845-6601
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OR OFFICE USE ONLY
Local Municipality: ________________________________Application No. __________
Taxation Year for Which Deferral is Requested: _______________________________
Date Application is Received: ______________________________________________
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