Tax Rebates

The City of Kawartha Lakes offers several tax rebate programs for eligible property owners and organizations.

Application for Reduction

If your house or another building on your property was demolished or damaged by fire, you may qualify for a property tax reduction by submitting a Section 357/358 application.

Deadline: February 28 of the current year for the preceding taxation year. (Example: February 28, 2025 is the deadline for a 2024 application)

Low Income Seniors and Low Income Persons with a Disability Program

Council provides eligible seniors and property owners with disabilities a rebate of up to $300.

Deadline: Monday, June 30, 2025

Details:

Successful applicants will receive a credit applied to future tax installments (the City does not issue refunds).
If you are on a monthly pre-authorized payment plan, the credit will be applied to your reconciliation payment.
If you are on the installment due date plan, the credit will be applied to the September installment.

Registered Charity Tax Rebate

Registered charitable organizations renting space in commercial or industrial properties may apply for a property tax rebate.

Kawartha Lakes
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
Telephone: 705-324-9411
Toll free at 1-888-822-2225
After-hours emergencies: 1-877-885-7337