Adjustments

The following adjustments, rebates and grants may be available to you in certain circumstances:

Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax 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 homes. Senior homeowners can apply for the grant when they file their personal income tax return.

For more information, contact the Ministry of Finance or call 1-800-337-7222.

Cancellation or reduction of taxes

The Municipality of Clarington accepts applications to cancel or reduce property taxes in certain circumstances:

• If a property could not be used for its normal use because of repairs or renovations for at least three months during the year.
• If the use of the property has changed since the return of the last revised assessment roll. An example would be a change in assessment from commercial to residential.
• If a property has "exempt status" after the return of the last revised assessment roll.
• If there has been a fire or demolition.
• If there is a "gross and manifest error" in the assessment.

If you believe you qualify for a cancellation or reduction of your taxes, submit the form below by the last day of February of the year following the year of the application.

Application for Cancellation/Reduction/Refund of Taxes

Final Tax bills are calculated based upon the assessment provided to Clarington by MPAC in December of the previous year. Any adjustments to the current year assessments will be completed after Final Tax bills are issued. Adjustment letters will be mailed separately. Until adjustments are completed on your account, the amounts billed should be paid by the due date to avoid penalties. Credit adjustments will be first applied to any balance owing on the property or refunded if the account has been paid in full.

Charity rebates

Eligible charities may receive a rebate of the taxes on the building or portion of the building they occupy. The application must be submitted by the last day of February of the year following the year of the rebate.

Application for Property Tax Rebate for Registered Charities