Rebates and Tax Relief

Charities located in the Municipality of Leamington that occupy commercial or industrial properties and pay property tax may qualify for a charitable rebate. 

The deadline for application is the last day of February in the year following the taxation year. 

Complete applications with support can be printed and submitted in person at the Municipal office or emailed to taxes@leamington.ca 

Charitable Rebate Application 

Low-income seniors who receive support through the Guaranteed Income Supplement and people with disabilities who receive support through the Ontario Disability Support Program can apply for a property tax rebate. 

To be eligible:

- You are approved to receive an amount from either the GIS or ODSP (Proof is Required).

- You are the owner or spouse of the owner of a residential property and this is your primary residence.

- You have owned the property for at least one full year.

- If the property is jointly owned by someone other than a spouse all owners must qualify.

- The tax levy increase from the prior year is at least $50 (excluding special charges).

The deadline for application is the the last day of August in the year which the application applies. 

Complete applications with support can be printed and submitted in person at the Municipal office or emailed to taxes@leamington.ca 

Tax Assistance Application

Tax Appeal Application  (reduction under Section 357 or 358)

• If there is a change in property tax class (RTC/RTQ).
• If there has been a fire or demolition that has completely removed a building(s) and a final inspection has been completed by Building Services.
• If there is damage to the property rendering it substantially unusable or repairs or renovations prevented normal use of the property for a period of three months.
• If there is an error in the assessment.

The deadline for application under Section 357 is the last day of February in the tax year following the taxation year.

The deadline for application under Section 358 is December 31 of the current year.  

Complete applications with support can be printed and submitted in person at the Municipal office or emailed to taxes@leamington.ca 

Tax Appeal Application