Low Income Seniors/Disabled Persons Rebate Application

Updated: Jul 14, 2023

If you are a low income senior or low income disabled person you may be eligible for a tax rebate.

Application for tax relief must be made annually to establish eligibility or continued eligibility and should be directed to the local municipal office in which the property is located. Applications must be received by November 1st of the taxation year in which the relief is being requested.

To be eligible a low income senior must have attained the age of 65 years and be in receipt of benefits under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) program.

To be eligible a low-income disabled person must be in receipt of benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). If you do not receive ODSP, you may still qualify for tax relief. Eligibility may be determined on a case-by-case basis in consultation with the County of Wellington.

Type of Application

Low Income Senior

Low Income Disabled Person

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

ZIP / Postal Code

State / Province

Mailing Address is the same as Service Address

Yes

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

ZIP / Postal Code

State / Province

Please attach evidence of either a) or b) as follows

A. For Seniors: Proof of receipt of Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) under Part Two of the Old Age Security Act (i.e. a copy of GIS approval letter, or a copy of T4A-OAS (Box 21-Supplements) B. For Disabled Persons: Proof of receipt of disability benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). Eligibility may be determined on a case-by-case basis

Signature

I have read and understand County of Wellington By-Law 5712-21 regarding tax relief for low income seniors and low income disabled persons. I acknowledge that I am responsible for property taxes not covered by the tax relief provisions of County of Wellington By-Law 5712-21. The By-Law is available on the County website, or by visiting the Treasury Department.

Please Note: The County WILL NOT call you to inform you that you have been approved. We will send you a letter if you have NOT met the application requirements.

Documents

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