The City of Burlington offers property tax rebate and deferral programs for many eligible individuals and groups. Learn more about each program to discover if you qualify.
Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Reduction Program
The City of Burlington's Low-Income Property Tax Reduction Program offers a reduction on property taxes to eligible low-income seniors or persons with disabilities.
Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program
We participate in Halton Region's Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program, designed to help eligible low-income seniors by deferring their property taxes.
Property Tax Increase Deferral - Residential
Halton Region offers a program for low-income seniors and persons with disabilities to defer payment of the increase in property taxes from one year to the next. The application must be submitted within 45 days of the date of mailing of the final property tax bill.
Please visit the Halton Region website for information on this program or contact Tax Policy staff at:
Halton Region,
1151 Bronte Rd.
Oakville, ON L6M 3L1
311 or 905-825-6000
Heritage Property Tax Rebate
We offer a Heritage Property Tax Rebate to eligible owners of designated heritage properties in Burlington.
Registered charity rebates
We participate in Halton Region's Registered Charity Rebates Program. Eligible registered charities occupying commercial or industrial properties can apply for a tax rebate of 40 per cent.
Industrial Tariff Property Tax Deferral Program (2025)
The City is offering a temporary Industrial Tariff Property Tax Deferral program for eligible businesses in the industrial property tax class that have been significantly impacted by the recent imposition of the United States tariffs.
The application-based program is available to eligible owners of industrial properties classified as I-T (Industrial) or L-T (Large Industrial). Eligible property owners/applicants would have until November 30, 2025 to pay remaining property taxes in full.
Eligibility Criteria
- Properties must be returned on the 2025 assessment roll substantially within the Industrial or Large Industrial property classifications.
- Applicant/owner must attest to being financially impacted by the recent tariffs imposed by the USA and experiencing financial hardship, including a brief description of the situation.
- 2025 Interim property taxes must be paid in full.
Businesses must submit an application to be considered for the deferral program. The application deadline is October 31, 2025. Here is the link to the application form: Property Tax Deferral Form