A payment that is one day late is subject to the same penalty as a payment of taxes 6 months after the due date. It is a requirement of the Local Government Act that these penalties be added. The Home Owner Grant Program is a Provincial Government program designed to help homeowners with their property taxes. The home owner grant must be claimed by the Tax Due Date to avoid penalty. To obtain the grant, you must complete the application form on the reverse side of the tax notice.
Unclaimed grants constitute unpaid current taxes and are subject to penalties.
The grant can be claimed without making a payment. If you qualify for the additional grant and wish to obtain it, you must tick the box that describes your qualification. If over 65, state your birth date. If your mortgage company or other agent pays your property taxes, it is your responsibility to claim the grant by completing the grant application and delivering to City Hall by the Due Date. The grant is not payable unless the dwelling described on the tax notice is the principal residence of the owner who is a permanent resident of the Province.