Property Tax Discounts Under Review

The Regional Municipality of York (York Region) has released three surveys to gather input into the review of the Vacant and Excess Land property tax discount, a New Multi-Residential (Municipal Reduction) property tax subclass and property tax relief for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities.

York Region encourages residents and stakeholders to provide input into the review of the tax policies by completing the surveys available on york.ca/PublicConsultations

York Regional Council will use recommendations based on the survey results and other factors to determine any changes to the property tax policies.

For more detailed information about the property tax policies that are under review, visit york.ca/PublicConsultations

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Vacant and Excess Land Discount

Since 1998 York Region has offered a property tax discount for Vacant and Excess Commercial and Industrial Land, as classified by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation.

This discount is currently being reviewed to ensure consistency with existing policies.

The Vacant and Excess Land Discount Survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and will be open until Friday, November 29, 2024.

New Multi-Residential Subclass

York Regional Council adopted the New Multi-Residential (Municipal Reduction) property tax subclass on May 23, 2024, through bylaw 2024-19.

York Region is considering implementing a discount of up to 35% to encourage construction of new purpose-built rental properties. If implemented, the discount will apply to all purpose-built rental properties with permits issued on or after May 23, 2024.

The Multi-Residential Subclass Survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and will be open until Friday, November 29, 2024.

Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Persons with Disabilities Tax Deferral

Since 1998, York Region has offered property tax relief for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities. This program allows partial or complete interest-free deferral of property tax increases to eligible homeowners for as long as they own their home.

York Region is currently reviewing the property tax relief as part of the 2024-2027 York Region Plan to Support Seniors.

The Property Tax Deferral Survey will take approximately 5 minutes to complete and will be open until Friday, November 29, 2024.