The City of Burlington's Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Rebate Program offers a $550 rebate to eligible seniors on their property taxes.
How to apply
To apply, complete our Low Income Senior Property Tax Rebate Online Form, or download and complete a physical copy of our Low Income Senior Property Tax Rebate Application Form [PDF]. Submit your completed form to the City by email at propertytax@burlington.ca, by fax at 905-335-7877, or by mail at:
City of Burlington
PO Box 5080, 426 Brant St.
Burlington, ON L7R 4G4
There is no fee to apply.
Senior Property Tax Rebate Online Form
Requirements
- Please attach a copy of one of the following documents:
- Guaranteed Income Supplement Entitlement letter, sent from Service Canada which confirms your application for a Guaranteed Income Supplement has been approved
- Your T4A Statement of Old Age Security (OAS) for the prior year
- Only one rebate per household is eligible.
- You must submit an application each year, regardless of whether you have received the rebate in the past.
Deadline
We must receive your completed application no later than Dec. 31 of the tax year in which you are applying.
Eligibility
To qualify, you or your spouse must meet all of the following requirements:
- Be at least 65 years old as of Jan. 1
- Be the assessed owner and occupant of a residential property in the City of Burlington for at least one year preceding the application
- Have received your Guaranteed Income Supplement (pursuant to the Old Age Security Act)
- Have paid property taxes in full, excluding the applicable rebate