- Will the grant be taxable?
- Will secondary residences such as cottages be eligible for a property tax grant?
- Do homeowners have to pay their property tax before receiving a grant?
- I believe my property assessment is not accurate, can you help?
- You are helping seniors who own homes with their property tax burdens. How are you helping low-income Ontarians who rent?
- I have an outstanding debt with the CRA and didn't receive a GST credit because I owed money to the government. Will I receive the grant?
The Ontario senior homeowners' property tax grant is an annual amount provided to help offset property taxes for seniors with low and moderate incomes who own their own homes. For 2009, the maximum grant is $250. For 2010 and subsequent years, the maximum grant will be $500.
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Can I receive the property tax grant?
You can apply for the 2009 Ontario senior homeowners' property tax grant if, on December 31, 2008:
- you were a resident of Ontario
- you owned and occupied your principal residence for which you paid property taxes in 2008
- you were 64 or older
- your spouse or common-law partner has not received a property tax grant for 2009
- you meet the income requirements.
How do I apply to receive the property tax grant?
To receive the grant, you have to apply for it each year by completing and attaching Form ON479, Ontario Credits and Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant, to your personal income tax return. (Note: this form is included in the Ontario returns.)
Your grant for 2009 will be based on the information provided in your income tax return. You should receive your grant by cheque or direct deposit within 4 to 8 weeks after you receive your 2008 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency.
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