Assistance Programs for Commercial/Industrial Property Owners

Property tax rebate for vacancies in commercial/industrial buildings

What is it?

How does it work?

An entire commercial or industrial building may be eligible for a rebate if it was unused for at least 90 consecutive days.

A vacant suite or unit within a commercial building or a vacant portion of an industrial building may be eligible for a rebate if:

• It was unused for 90 consecutive days

In the case of a commercial building, the vacant suite or unit is:

• Clearly delineated or physically separated from the used portions of the building and either capable of being leased for immediate occupation, undergoing or needing repairs that prevented it from being leased for immediate occupation, or was unfit for occupation

In the case of an industrial building, the vacant portion is:

• Clearly delineated or physically separated from the used portions of the building.

Open the property taxes rebate for vacancies in commercial/industrial buildings application form

Email Financial Management Services, Tax Billing Section 

For more information, call 905-688-5601, ext. 1435

Cancellation, Reduction, Refund of Taxes

There are circumstances where a property owner can apply for a cancellation, reduction or refund of property taxes. These reasons may include, but are not limited to, a change in property class, or a demolition or fire.

Open the cancellation, reduction, refund of taxes application form

Email Financial Management Services, Tax Billing Section

For more information, call 905-688-5601, ext. 1453