The Ontario Senior Property Tax Grant (OSPTG) is a provincially-funded program that provides financial assistance to low- and moderate-income seniors who own their own homes in Ontario, Canada. The grant reduces the amount of property taxes that eligible seniors have to pay.
**Eligibility**
To be eligible for the OSPTG, you must meet the following criteria:
* Be 65 years of age or older as of January 1 of the year you are applying for the grant.
* Own and occupy your principal residence in Ontario.
* Have a total household income of $35,000 or less in the previous year.
* Be responsible for paying the property taxes on your home.
**Amount of the Grant**
The amount of the OSPTG is based on your household income and the assessed value of your home. The maximum grant amount for the 2023 taxation year is $500.
**How to Apply**
To apply for the OSPTG, you can either:
* Complete the online application on the Ontario government website.
* Call the Ontario Seniors’ Helpline at 1-888-933-1775.
* Visit your local municipal office.
**Deadline to Apply**
The deadline to apply for the OSPTG is June 30 of each year.
**Additional Information**
* The OSPTG is not taxable.
* The OSPTG is paid directly to your municipality.
* You can apply for the OSPTG even if you receive other property tax relief programs.
**Contact Information**
If you have any questions about the OSPTG, you can contact the Ontario Seniors’ Helpline at 1-888-933-1775.
**Helpful Links**
* Ontario Senior Property Tax Grant (OSPTG): https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-senior-property-tax-grant
* Apply for the Ontario Senior Property Tax Grant: https://www.ontario.ca/form/ontario-senior-property-tax-grant-application
* Ontario Seniors’ Helpline: https://www.ontario.ca/page/ontario-seniors-helpline
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