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Heritage Rebate Program
PLEASE NOTE THAT THERE MAY BE CHANGES TO THE WAY THAT THE HERITAGE REBATE PROGRAM IS ADMINISTERED IN 2022. PLEASE CONTACT HERITAGE PLANNING IN ADVANCE OF MAKING AN APPLICATION TO LEARN MORE
The Heritage Rebate Program allows for designated properties to apply for a 40% rebate on property taxes. The intent of the program is to allow for the property to maintain its historical state and provide for improvements. The property designation process is handled by the Building Department and the rebate process is handled through Financial Services. Applications must be submitted to Financial Services between February 1st and February 28th
The Heritage Tax Rebate Program was updated in 2012. Rebates are only granted once every 3 years for qualifying properties. For information and an application relating to the Heritage Tax Rebate Program, please see the following download links:
By-law 2012-122 (Heritage Rebate Program Requirements)
Vacancy Rebate Program
Effective January 1 of the 2018 tax year, the Vacant Unit Rebate Program was eliminated. No further applications for vacant unit rebates on commercial and industrial properties will be accepted by the Town of Amherstburg.
Charity Rebate Program
To be eligible for the Charity Rebate Program, you must be a registered charity as defined by the Income Tax Act, or be engaged in activities which promote relief from poverty, advancement in education or religion, or any purpose deemed beneficial to the community as a whole.
To apply for the Property Tax Rebate please send a letter to:
Town of Amherstburg
271 Sandwich St. South
Amherstburg, ON
N9V 2A5
Include the following information in your letter:
- Charity Name
- Charitable tax number
- Owner of the property
- Address, legal description of the property and the roll number
You must provide proof that taxes have been paid to be eligible, see the download directly below: