Halton. Finance Department
Service: Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program
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PDF (New Window)| Record #: OAK9133 | Last Full Update: 10 Jun 2022 |
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Office Phone | Mon-Sun 24 hours 905-825-6000 or call 3-1-1 |
| Toll Free Phone | 1-866-442-5866 |
| TTY Phone | 905-827-9833 |
| access.halton@halton.ca | |
| Website | https://www.halton.ca/The-Region/Finance-and-Transparency/Property-Taxes/Older-Adults-Property-Tax-Deferral-Program |
| Social Media |  Facebook: www.facebook.com/RegionOfHalton Instagram: www.instagram.com/RegionofHalton LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/halton-region Twitter: twitter.com/RegionofHalton YouTube: www.youtube.com/RegionOfHalton |
| Agency Information | |
| Description (Agency) | Finance Department for the Region of Halton |
| Legal Status | (20) Regional Government |
| Established | 2016 |
| Funding | Regional / Municipal |
| Description and Service Details | |
| Description (Service) | * program allows older adult homeowners in Halton with low incomes to defer their full property taxes for as long as they remain eligible * allows participants to focus their financial resources on their day-to-day needs, helping them to stay in their homes and improving their overall quality of life * if you qualify, the deferral of your property taxes is interest-free |
| Hours | Mon-Fri 8:30 am-4:30 pm |
| Areas Served | Halton Region |
| Eligibility | Ages: 65 year(s) and up You are eligible to join the program if you meet the following criteria: * are aged 65 or older * own a home in Halton Region (that must have been the principal residence of at least one of the registered owners for the last 4 years) * together with the other registered owners of the property, you had a combined gross annual income (before tax) of less than $61,700 * you are not participating in any other property tax deferral or rebate programs offered by Halton Region or your town/city * you have paid your property taxes from previous years in full |
| Application | For more information visit the website or call 3-1-1 To submit a completed application, send it or deliver it in person to your local municipality: City of Burlington 426 Brant Street Burlington, ON, L7R 4G4 905-335-7750 propertytax@burlington.ca Town of Halton Hills 1 Halton Hills Drive Halton Hills, ON, L7G 5G2 905-873-2601 taxdepartment@haltonhills.ca Town of Milton 150 Mary Street Milton, ON, L9T 6Z5 905-864-4142 taxes@milton.ca Town of Oakville 1225 Trafalgar Road Oakville, ON, L6H 0H3 905-845-6601 finance@oakville.ca |
| Languages | English |
| Fees | A one-time, non-refundable application fee of $50 is required with the initial application * once the application is approved, a one-time, non-refundable administration fee of $200 is added to the value of the deferral * yearly renewal applications are free of charge |
| Site Information | |
| Located In Community | Oakville |
| Address & Map | |
| Intersection | Bronte Rd and North Service Rd |
| Physical Access | Fully Accessible |
| Categories and Classification | |
| HCSD Main Heading | Income Programs |
| HCSD Sub Heading | Assistance Programs |
| Service Categories | County/Regional Controller Offices ; Property Tax Information ~ Older Adults ; Property Tax Payment Assistance |