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MLA-Eastern Shore and Speaker of the House of Assembly, Nova Scotia.
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Government Programs

Property Tax Rebate for seniors 

 Services, is designed to help eligible seniors remain in their homes by providing them with an annual rebate on their municipal property taxes.

The program provides eligible homeowners with a 50% rebate of the actual municipal property taxes paid the previous year, up to a maximum of $800.00 per year. The rebate is always based on the property taxes paid in the previous year.

Who Qualifies for this Rebate

You are eligible to receive the rebate if you meet ALL of the following criteria:
 
  • You were receiving either the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or The Allowance . To find out if you qualify for the GIS or The Allowance, call Service Canada at 1-800 277-9914.

  • You are living in your home at the time you apply for the rebate and continue to reside in your home and ; 

  • Your previous year's property taxes were paid in full

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