Seniors
Provincial
ON
Paid annually
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant
Worth up to
$500/year
What is it?
An annual grant to help low-to-moderate income Ontario seniors with property tax costs.
Up to $500/year based on property tax paid and income
Who is it for?
- Must be 64+ years old
- Family income under $35,000
- Must be a senior
- Must file an income tax return
- Available in: ON
How to Apply
- 1File your income tax return
- 2Complete the ON-BEN form
- 3Include your property tax paid for the year
- 4Grant is calculated and paid automatically
Documents You May Need
Filed income tax return
ON-BEN form
Property tax bill or receipt
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