Low Income Seniors

The Town of Whitby offers two property tax support programs to help low-income seniors.

Tax rebate

Download or contact us for a copy of the Application for Low Income Property Tax Rebate Program. Please submit the application form and a copy of your GIS (Guaranteed Income Supplement) letter for the current year to prove that you qualify by email or send it to:

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

Applications are due in our office by December 31 each year in order to qualify for that year. Only one rebate will be awarded to each eligible tax roll number per year.

 

In order to qualify for the tax reduction, you must:

  • Be at least 65 years old
  • Receive an annual income that qualifies for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), under the Old Age Security Act (If you do not have your current GIS renewal letter, please call Service Canada at 1.800.277.9914)
  • Own and occupy property in the Town of Whitby as your principal residence

Tax deferral

Contact us for a copy of the Tax Deferrals Application and complete it to defer a portion of your reassessment related property tax increase. Please submit the form and proof that you qualify by email or send it to:

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

You can also fax it to 905.686.7005.

If you participated in this program in the previous year, we'll send you the application form the next July to prove that you still qualify for the deferral.

Please note

This deferral is a lien on your property due and payable in full once you sell your house or transfer ownership.

Deferral amount will be calculated on the portion of your tax increase related to reassessment that is over $100.00 and you must:

  • Be at least 65 years old
  • Receive an annual income that qualifies for the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), under the Old Age Security Act (If you do not have your current GIS renewal letter, please call Service Canada at 1.800.277.9914)
  • Own and occupy property in the Town of Whitby as your principal residence

Contact Us

Town of Whitby

575 Rossland Road East
Whitby, ON L1N 2M8

905-430-4300
service@whitby.ca

Contact the Town of Whitby

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