Seniors, Low-Income Seniors & Low-Income Disabled Persons Tax Deferral Program

The Town of East Gwillimbury offers a Seniors, Low-income Seniors, and Low-income Disabled Homeowners deferral program. This program allows for qualifying homeowners to defer the increase of their taxes from one year to the next, interest free until the time in which the home is sold or change of title occurs. All deferral monies must be repaid to the Town of East Gwillimbury at that time.

The Town also has a similar deferral option for water/wastewater. Please contact us for more information at (905) 478-4282.

Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes under s. 357 of the Municipal Act

If there have been any major changes to your property such as a structure demolition, the property has been razed or damaged by fire, on-going extensive renovations or the registered owner is experiencing extreme poverty, you may be entitled to a reduction in your taxes.

357/358 Application Form 

Farm Property Class Tax Rebate Program

Working farms may be eligible for a municipal property tax reduction under this program, please contact the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) at 1-888-466-2372.

Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs (OMAFRA)

Farm Property Class Tax Rebate Program

Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program

Swamp or wetland properties may be eligible for a property tax reduction under this program, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-800-268-8959.

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program

Managed Forest Incentive Program

Forested properties may be eligible for a property tax reduction, please contact the Ministry of Natural Resources at 1-855-866-3847.

Registered Charity Rebate Program

Registered charities in commercial or industrial properties may be eligible for a property tax rebate.

Please submit and return to the Municipal office by February 28.