There are currently three programs available to incentivize specific land uses.
1. Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
This program determines the eligibility of a working farm property for a municipal property tax reduction. For further details and information, please visit their website, or contact Agricorp at 1-888-247-4999 or by email at contact@agricorp.com.
2. Managed Forest Incentive Program
This program determines the eligibility of a forested property for a municipal property tax reduction. For further details and information, please contact the Ontario Forestry Association.
3. Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
This program determines the eligibility of a swamp or wetland for a municipal property tax reduction. For further details and information, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
Programs to Assist Low-Income Seniors:
| 1. Town of BWG Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Penalty & Interest Rebate |
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This program is intended to give some measure of financial relief to low income seniors (defined as those receiving an Old Age Security Guaranteed Income Supplement) living at the specific property and paying property taxes in Bradford. Applicants must fill out the form and submit it (along with other documents as indicated) to the Town each year by March 31 to request a rebate of the tax penalties and interest paid in the previous year. If applicable, please complete and submit the application form. For rebates over $25, and no current arrears on account a cheque will be issued; otherwise the rebate amount will be credited to the related property tax account.
Please contact us if you think you may be eligible for this program. |
| 2. County of Simcoe Low-Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons Program |
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The County of Simcoe has passed By-Law 7071-24 which provides for the cancellation of tax increases for the purposes of relieving financial hardship for low income seniors who are in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) and low income disabled persons who receive financial assistance under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act to a maximum of $250 annually. Application must be made annually between the time period of June 1 to December 31.
This program is administrated by the Town of BWG on behalf of the County of Simcoe, therefore please reach out or visit our office directly for more information and/or a copy of the application.
By-Law 7071-24 https://simcoe.civicweb.net/document/134175/ |
| 3. Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant |
| The Provincial government offers a program that helps low-to-moderate income seniors with the cost of their property taxes. You can be eligible for a rebate up to $500 if the specific requirements are met. For more information, visit their website or speak with your accountant when filing income taxes. |
BWG's Charity Rebate Program
The Town of BWG Charity Rebate Program is offered under section 361 of the Municipal Act for registered charities occupying commercial or industrial space within Bradford. The charity must have a registration number from Canada Revenue Agency to qualify.
Applications must be submitted each year and are due before February 28 of the following year the application is for. For example, applications for the 2022 tax year would be due February 28, 2023.
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