Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes
Property owners may apply to adjust taxes to reflect a significant change in their property. Under certain conditions, Town Council has the authority to accept applications for cancellation, reduction or a refund of property taxes, as per Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act RSO 2001, C 25. Examples of eligible criteria are:
- Repairs or renovations that prevent the normal use of the land for a minimum of 3 months.
- Tax classification changes.
- Lands that have become Exempt
- Structures razed or damaged by fire or demolitions.
- Removal of a mobile home.
- If the property has become vacant land or excess land since the return of the last assessment roll.
- If the ratepayer has experienced sickness or extreme poverty they may apply to have their appeal heard by the Assessment Review Board.
- Gross or manifest errors.
Application
Tax Adjustment Application
Applications may also be obtained at the tax office, located at Prescott Town Hall, 360 Dibble Street West, Prescott.