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BTN4799
Last Full Update:
11 Oct 2022
Contact Information
| Office Phone | 905-335-7750 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-877-213-3609 |
| Fax | 905-335-7877 |
| Website | https://www.burlington.ca/en/property-taxes/rebates-and-deferrals.aspx |
| Social Media |  Facebook,  Instagram,  LinkedIn,  Twitter,  YouTube |
| Primary Contact | Chris Schneider, Coordinator of Tax Billing and Collection; Email: christopher.schneider@burlington.ca |
Agency Information
| Funding | City / Town |
Description and Service Details
| Description (Service) | Tax Rebate Low Income Seniors Property Tax Rebate * City of Burlington property tax rebate of $ 550 for eligible seniors (see "Eligibility" below) * application deadline December 31 each year * contact tax section or see website for more information and application form Tax Deferrals Note: using a tax deferral will make homeowner ineligible for tax rebate, and may have impact on other tax credits Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Increase Deferral * a Region of Halton program, administered by the four local municipalities, for low income seniors and low income persons with disabilities (see "Eligibility" below) * allows eligible homeowners to defer property tax increases to keep payments at a constant level as long as the property is their principal residence * accumulated total of all deferred amounts is paid when property is sold or no longer the applicant's principal residence * application must be made annually, on or before 45 days after the mailing of the final property tax bill, which normally occurs in early June * contact tax section or see website for more information and application form Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program * defers the full amount of property taxes for older adults under a certain income * deferral is interest-free * for more details, see full listing here |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Burlington |
| Eligibility | For eligibility requirements for all programs, see City of Burlington website |
| Application | For information on all programs, see City of Burlington website |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | Fees applicable to Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program * for more details, see full listing here |
Site Information
| Located In Community | Burlington |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Brant St and James St |
| Mailing Address | c/o The Corporation of the City of Burlington, Finance Dept. PO Box 5080 Burlington City Hall 426 Brant St Burlington, ON L7R 4G4 |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible ; City Hall is accessible to people who use personal mobility devices * assistive listening devices are available to use in Council Chambers * City of Burlington documents can be made available in alternative formats upon request * communication supports are available upon request * contact city@burlington.ca to request other accessibility related accommodation |
Categories and Classification
| HCSD Main Heading | Income Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistance Programs |
| Service Categories | Property Tax Information ~ Older Adults ; Property Tax Payment Assistance |