Vacancy Rebate Application

Updated: Jun 19, 2023

The application for rebate of property taxes for vacancies in commercial and industrial buildings is due by February 28th of the year following the taxation year to which the application relates.

Property Information

Address 1

Address 2

City

ZIP / Postal Code

State / Province

Roll Number (See your notice of property assessment or your property tax bill)

Owner's Name

First Name

Last Name

Mailing Address

Address 1

Address 2

City

ZIP / Postal Code

State / Province

Phone Number

Vacant Area

Property Type

Commercial

Industrial

Description of Vacant Area

Include unit/suite number, floor number, building number etc.

Size of Vacant Area in Sq. Ft.

Vacancy Start Date

End Date of Vacancy

Please describe the reason for the vacancy (e.g. cessation of operations, termination of lease, etc)

Is the vacancy due to a seasonal nature of the occupying business?

If this application is for part of a property, how is the vacant area separated from the area still in use?

Is the vacant area normally leased to tenants?

Is the vacant area currently leased?

Has the area been leased again after the period of vacancy?

Is the area leased on a short term (weekly or monthly basis)?

Is the area used by the owner for storage or for any other purpose?

Is the space currently available for lease (commercial space only)? How is the availability being advertised? Please provide proof the advertisement.

What event marked the start of the vacancy period (e.g. Renovation, lack of tenants, etc)?

When and by what event do you expect the vacancy to end (e.g. Completion of renovations, sale of property, upturn of business, etc)?

Is the property located within the boundaries of the Community Improvement Plan?

see map under documents section

Have you ever taken advantage of the Town of Minto’s Community Improvement Plan incentives such as signage, façade or structural grants?

Have you applied for the Vacancy Rebate Program in the past? If so please provide years approved.

When is your property available for inspection for the purpose of determining the eligibility of the property?

I certify that the above statements are accurate and complete to the best of my knowledge.

Note: It is a Provincial Offense to make a false statement on this application. Upon conviction, the associated fine may be assessed as twice the rebate amount, but not less than $500.00.

Documents

pdf

Vacancy Rebate Application Form File Size: 501.37 KB Download

Get In Touch

Tawnya Robertson Deputy Treasurer/Revenue Coordinator

519-338-2511 ext 233 tawnya@town.minto.on.ca