Property Tax Assistance Program
Did you know that the City of Calgary offers financial assistance to low income homeowners, regardless of age, who may be experiencing an increase in their property taxes?
The Property Tax Assistance Program (formerly called the Residential Property Tax Social Support Program) has been providing assistance to low income homeowners since 1994. It is designed to help those individuals who are experiencing financial hardships as a result of an increase in their property taxes.
Spread the word about this program to family members and friends who might benefit from this City of Calgary program. Even if a person does not meet the eligibility criteria for the Property Tax Assistance Program, the applicants can still learn about other programs and resources they may find beneficial.
For example, homeowners who have applied in the past received help with information and referrals to a variety of agencies/grant programs that assisted them with accessing resources that improved their quality of life.
To be eligible for the property tax credit, the applicants must:
Experience an increase in municipal property taxes from 2007 to 2008
Meet revised minimum income guidelines of $21,666/single or $26,972/couple (Line 150 - total income from your 2007 income tax return)
Own the property for a minimum of one year
Live in the residence
Own no other property
Provide proof of income (copy of 2007 income tax return is required)
All information received by the program is handled in a confidential manner.
To apply or for more information on the Property Tax Assistance Program:
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visit: 3rd Floor, Calgary Municipal Building (City Hall), 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Phone: 3-1-1 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Fax: 403-268-3550
Email: propertytaxassistanceprogram@calgary.ca
Applications must be made by December 1, 2008. Whether you apply to the program or not, property taxes must be paid in full by June 30, 2008.
The City of Calgary relies on property taxes to fund many of the day-to-day city services, programs and infrastructure that we all rely on. In terms of your tax dollars, the federal government takes 66 per cent, the provincial government takes 29 per cent, leaving just 5 per cent for The City of Calgary.
The Property Tax Assistance Program (formerly called the Residential Property Tax Social Support Program) has been providing assistance to low income homeowners since 1994. It is designed to help those individuals who are experiencing financial hardships as a result of an increase in their property taxes.
Spread the word about this program to family members and friends who might benefit from this City of Calgary program. Even if a person does not meet the eligibility criteria for the Property Tax Assistance Program, the applicants can still learn about other programs and resources they may find beneficial.
For example, homeowners who have applied in the past received help with information and referrals to a variety of agencies/grant programs that assisted them with accessing resources that improved their quality of life.
To be eligible for the property tax credit, the applicants must:
Experience an increase in municipal property taxes from 2007 to 2008
Meet revised minimum income guidelines of $21,666/single or $26,972/couple (Line 150 - total income from your 2007 income tax return)
Own the property for a minimum of one year
Live in the residence
Own no other property
Provide proof of income (copy of 2007 income tax return is required)
All information received by the program is handled in a confidential manner.
To apply or for more information on the Property Tax Assistance Program:
Business Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Visit: 3rd Floor, Calgary Municipal Building (City Hall), 800 Macleod Trail S.E.
Phone: 3-1-1 (24 hours a day, seven days a week)
Fax: 403-268-3550
Email: propertytaxassistanceprogram@calgary.ca
Applications must be made by December 1, 2008. Whether you apply to the program or not, property taxes must be paid in full by June 30, 2008.
The City of Calgary relies on property taxes to fund many of the day-to-day city services, programs and infrastructure that we all rely on. In terms of your tax dollars, the federal government takes 66 per cent, the provincial government takes 29 per cent, leaving just 5 per cent for The City of Calgary.
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