Tax Rebate Programs

The Town of Blind River offers tax rebate programs for eligible individuals and organizations. Learn about each program, view eligibility criteria and find out how to apply.

Low-income senior rebate

If you or your spouse or partner are a senior (65+) and receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) for seniors, you are eligible for a property tax rebate.

How to apply

Submit a Low Income Senior Property Tax Rebate Application to us by mail to:

Town of Blind River Tax Department
11 Hudson St
PO Box 640
Blind River ON, P0R 1B0

Eligibility criteria

To qualify for the low-income senior rebate, you or your partner must:

• Be 65 years old or older
• Own and occupy your property on a permanent basis
• Have owned the property for at least one year
• Pay the remaining property tax balance in full

Vacancy rebate

PROGRAM DISCONTINUED EFFECTIVE JANUARY  1, 2024

Charity rebate

Registered charities that own or rent a commercial or industrial property are eligible for a tax rebate of up to 50% on that property.

How to apply

Submit a Charity Property Tax Rebate Application to us by mail to:

Town of Blind River Tax Department
11 Hudson St
PO Box 640
Blind River ON, P0R 1B0

Applications may also be dropped off at Town Hall.

The deadline to apply for a rebate is February 28 of the following year. If you are renting a property, you may need to contact your landlord to get certain information for your application.