Tax Rebates

To be eligible a low-income senior must have attained the age of 65 years and be in receipt of benefits under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) programme. To be eligible a low-income disabled person must be in receipt of benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Programme (ODSP).

Other Provisions

• To qualify for tax assistance, applicants must have been owners of real property within the County for a period of one (or more) year(s) preceding the application.
• Tax assistance is only allowed on one principal residence of the qualified individual or the qualifying spouse. Appropriate proof of residency establishing continuous (i.e. not part-time) residency must be provided. Verification of documentation provided in conjunction with an application may be carried out independently at the discretion of the County.
• Tax relief applies to current taxes only (not tax arrears)
• Tax relief amounts are only cancelled after payment in full is received for any current or past year amounts payable
• For properties that are jointly held or co-owned by persons other than spouses, both or all co- owners must qualify under applicable eligibility criteria in order to receive tax relief.
• Tax relief begins in the month in which the low income senior attains the age of 65 or in which the low income disabled person becomes disabled
• Where property assessment has been reduced by an Assessment Review Board appeal or Request for Reconsideration, property owner is liable to repay any applicable cancelled amount

Application for tax relief must be made annually to establish eligibility or continued eligibility and should be directed to the local municipal office in which the property is located. Applications must be received by the first of November of the taxation year in which the relief is being requested. 

The programme allows for property tax increases up to a maximum of $500 annually to be rebated to eligible property owners. A minimum rebate amount of $400 may be granted to eligible applicants experiencing a tax increase lower than the $400 threshold. Applicants that experience a minor decrease in taxes from the previous year will receive the minimum rebate of $400 less the amount of the tax decrease.  The intent of this policy is to provide a mechanism to assist those least able to pay a significant increase in taxes due to a reassessment. 

Wellington County and Local Municipal Councils have approved additional property tax relief for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities. 

• Property tax rebates for eligible applicants will remain at a minimum of $400 for the 2024 tax year;
• Applications may be made no later than the deadline of November 1, 2024;
• Proof of receiving GIS or ODSP payments will be accepted based on 2024 documentation.

Application for tax relief must be made annually to establish eligibility or continued eligibility and should be directed to the local municipal office in which the property is located. Applications must be received by the first of November of the taxation year in which the relief is being requested. 

Application Form

Requests can also be made by visiting your local municipal office or the County of Wellington Administration Centre.

For additional information on the County's Tax Relief Provisions for Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities, please review the Tax Relief By-Law No. 5859-24.

Tax Relief By-Law No. 5859-24

Additional questions? Please feel free to e-mail or contact our Treasury department at 519.837.2600 x 2340. 

An eligible charity is a registered charity as defined in subsection 248(1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) and has a registration number issued by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency.

The County of Wellington has expanded the eligibility policy to include: non profit organizations, agricultural organizations, boards of trade, chambers of commerce and registered amateur athletic organizations (as defined in the Income Tax Act). An eligible property is one in the commercial or industrial property classes.

County Council has approved a rebate of 40% of taxes paid by an eligible charity on the eligible property it occupies. Applications, accompanied by proof of taxes paid, should be directed to the municipality in which the property is located.

Requests may be submitted between January 1 of the taxation year and the last day of February of the following taxation year. Applications must be made annually. 

Application Form   

Requests can also be made by visiting your local municipal office or the County of Wellington Administration Centre.

For additional information on the County's Charitable Tax Rebate, please review the By-Law No. 5572-18.

Charitable Tax Rebate By-Law No. 5572-18

Additional questions? Please feel free to e-mail or contact our Treasury department at 519.837.2600 x 2340.