Senior Property Tax Credit
To provide financial assistance to homeowners, Loyalist Council enacted By-Law 2011-22 that allows a credit of up to $150.00, against property taxes where taxes exceed $600.00 annually, subject to all the following conditions:
- Has attained the age of sixty-five (65) years.
- Received the Monthly Guaranteed Income Supplement under Part II of the Old Age Security Act (Canada) or at least part of the same; and can provide proof. (copy of T4A(OAS) Canada)
- Owns and occupies the dwelling on which the municipal taxes are imposed, and the taxes exceed $600 per year.
- Has been the owner of residential real property in Loyalist Township for a period of one year at the time of application.
Applications should be submitted no later than May 1st of any given year.
If you have any questions regarding this credit, please contact the Loyalist Township Tax Division at 613-386-7351 Ext. 119.