The Town of Whitby values cultural heritage. If you own a heritage property, you may qualify for a heritage property tax rebate to help with ongoing maintenance, conservation and restoration.

Apply for heritage property tax rebate

Please contact us for a copy of the the Heritage Property Tax Rebate Application. You can complete it and submit it by email or by mail to:

Town of Whitby Planning Department
575 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

The Town will begin accepting applications on August 1st of the year for which you’d like the rebate. You must submit your application no later than November 15th of that same year. 

We'll review your application and ensure you meet all eligibility requirements before proceeding with the creation of a heritage conservation easement agreement.

Fees

It costs $160 to apply for a heritage property tax rebate. This covers the cost of registering for a heritage conservation easement agreement.

These fees are subject to change.

Annual renewals

If you're already enrolled in the program, you must provide an annual renewal form to continue to receive the heritage property tax rebate. We'll send out the renewal forms in November and you must return them by December 31. You can submit the renewal forms by email, or by mail to:

Town of Whitby Planning Department
575 Rossland Rd E
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

Annual renewals help ensure that your heritage property:

• Is being properly maintained
• Has adequate insurance

Eligibility

In order to qualify for a heritage property tax rebate, your property needs to be:

• Designated under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act
• Designated as part of a Heritage Conservation District under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act

There are two Heritage Conservation Districts in Whitby.

Rebate amount

The amount of the annual property tax rebate is 40% of the taxes associated with the eligible portion of the property (historical portion) for both the Town and Education portions of your property tax bill. Currently the Region of Durham is not participating in this program.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will determine the portion of your property assessment that relates to the heritage structure(s) and land associated with these. This assessment breakdown will be used to calculate your rebate amount.

How will I receive the rebate?

You'll receive a letter advising you the amount of rebate in the late summer or early fall. This property tax rebate will be applied as a credit to your property tax account. This rebate will be applied against any outstanding balance.

If your account is in good standing (paid in full), you can choose to:

• Leave as a credit for future tax installments
• Request a refund cheque