We are now accepting applications for 2024. The deadline to apply is July 15th 2024.
Applicants will be notified by end of August with credits applied ahead of September bills.
The Municipal Financial Relief Grants support low income households in Prince Edward County.
Qualifying households can apply for relief on their municipal bills – on property taxes or water/wastewater bills for their primary residence.
Water/wastewater bill relief
Property tax bill relief
Who is eligible?
Tenants who pay for water/wastewater services, and who earn $32,240/year or less (for single occupants), or $64,480/year or less (for multiple occupants) before deductions can apply for a credit of $350 toward their water bill.
Households that earn $20,000/year or less would receive a $500 credit toward their water bill.
Applicants need to include a copy of their most recent water bill and a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.
Credits will be applied ahead of September bills.
Who is eligible?
Property owners who pay municipal tax on their primary residence in Prince Edward County. Applicants who earn $32,240/year or less (for single occupants), or $64,480/year or less (for multiple occupants) before deductions can apply for a credit of $750 toward their property taxes.
Households that earn $20,000/year or less would receive a $1,000 credit toward their property taxes.
Applicants need to include a copy of their most recent property tax bill and a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.
Credits will be applied ahead of September bills.
Leasehold Applicants – Details on how to apply as a household paying property tax to a leasehold are available below.
How to Apply
Accepting applications from April 15 to July 15, 2024.
1) Scan and email documents to: info@thecountyfoundation.ca
2) Mail to: The County Foundation – 35 Bridge St Suite 107 PO Box 24, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0
Drop off at one of our information and help sessions (see details below)
Leasehold Applicant - No Municipal Property Tax Account
Property tax bill relief
Who is eligible?
Residents with no municipal tax account who pay property tax on their primary residence to a leasehold in Prince Edward County who earn $32,240/year or less (for single occupants), or $64,480/year or less (for multiple occupants). Seasonal or secondary residences are not eligible.
Applicants need to include:
- A copy of your Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.
- A letter or pay statement from the landowner (leasehold) verifying payment toward property taxes in 2024. Template letter from leasehold.
Wellington on the Lake residents can use their “Property Tax Payment Notice” for 2023 with estimated taxes for 2024 OR the 2024 Property Tax Payment Notice they will receive in June as their leasehold letter.
Maximum grant:
Approved applicants are eligible for a $750 credit for property taxes which will be issued by cheque in September/October 2024. Households who earn $20,000/year or less are eligible to receive a $1,000 credit for property taxes
How to Apply (Leasehold Applicants)
Accepting applications from April 15 to July 15, 2024.
1) Scan and email documents to: info@thecountyfoundation.ca
2) Mail to: The County Foundation – 35 Bridge St Suite 107 PO Box 24, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0
Drop off at one of our information and help sessions (see details below)
Information & Help Sessions
Information and help sessions will be held in the following locations:
• Wellington – May 22nd – Wellington Community Centre from 10am to 1pm
• Picton – June 5th – Picton Town Hall from 1pm to 4pm
If you would like assistance completing your application, please bring:
- A copy of your water/wastewater bill OR property tax bill;
- Notice of Assessment for ALL household occupants whose name/s appear on the water/wastewater or property tax bill. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.
For Leasehold – Bring a copy of your Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants, and a letter or pay statement from the landowner (leasehold) verifying payment toward property taxes in 2024. Template letter from leasehold.
Free door‐to‐door transportation from any location in the County to these sessions can be arranged through County Transit. To schedule your ride, call 1.855.283.9640 or email info@quintetransit.ca at least one day in advance.
FAQs
A- Notice of Assessment (NOA) is an evaluation summary that Canada Revenue Agency sends you after you file your tax return. You will receive an NOA by mail after filing your income tax return or you can download directly from your My CRA login. Line 15000 will be used to verify total income before deductions to determine eligibility for the relief grants. Priority is given to those most in need based on their household income.
Here is a sample of what your NOA will look like:
A- No, applicants can choose to apply to ONE of the grant streams.
A- Eligible applications may receive the grant as long as there is adequate supply of funds. Should there be high demand for this grant that exceeds available funds, priority will be given to those most in need in terms of income.
A-No, this grant is intended for primary residences only.
A- Yes, renters are eligible to apply for water and wastewater relief.
A- If there is more than one person on your property tax or water and wastewater statement you will need to include all applicant’s information, including a copy of their Notice of Assessment, please see above Q&A for details on what this is.
A-Since there are multiple people residing in the dwelling you would apply as multiple occupants (earnings of $64,480/year or less)
A- If approved you will be notified by September and your relief grant will be applied directly by The County towards your September property tax or water and wastewater bill.
A – Yes, you are eligible for this relief grant if your property tax or water accounts are in arrears.
INELIGIBLE if property is registered for tax sale or if the property is owned by a corporation.
If you are behind in municipal tax payments, contact the Revenue Services department to discuss a payment plan: 613.476.2148 or emailﾠtax@pecounty.on.ca
If you are behind on Water/Wastewater tax payments, contact the Revenue Services department to discuss a payment plan: 613-476-2148 or emailﾠwaterbilling@pecounty.on.ca
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Online applications will receive an email within 24 hours of submitting with a copy of your application confirming that it has been received. If you have checked your inbox and junk folder and do not see this message, then please contact us to confirm your application has been submitted.
Information and help sessions will be held:
• Wellington – May 22nd – Wellington Community Centre from 10am to 1pm
• Picton – June 5th – Picton Town Hall from 1pm to 4pm
Additionally, support is provided through
Prince Edward Learning Centre, The Prince Edward County Community Care for Seniors Association and PEC Library. They can help with navigating online applications, or downloading and attaching a form for example. These services require an appointment but are free to community members.
The County Foundation administrates the Municipal Financial Relief Grants on behalf of the municipality.
We are responsible for accepting applications, verifying eligibility, and notifying approved and declined applicants once finalized by the municipality. Please note that we cannot assist with questions about your taxes and you would need to contact tax@pecounty.on.ca for assistance.
Accessibility
The County Foundation strives to make our grant application process as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility needs or require additional assistance then please feel free to reach out to info@thecountyfoundation.ca or call us at 613-519-4470.
