Providing Support to Low Income Senior Property Owners
To apply visit our FCSS located at in the Municipal Building at 1 Parklane Drive. For more information please call 403-934-9090.
Qualifications
- Applications must be made before November 30th of the tax year being applied for
- Must be 65 years of age or older
- Must be the registered home owner on title
- Applicants Annual gross household income is the same as or less then the income thresholds set by the Government of Alberta based on line 150 of the tax year notice of assessment
- Applicants taxes are in good standing
- Must provide Government issues photo identification
- Must provide a copy of the current year property tax statement issues from the Town of Strathmore
- Must provide a copy of the pervious years' personal income Tax Notice of assessment issued by the Government of Canada
| Q: What is the Seniors Property Tax Rebate Program? |
| A: The program was designed to provide support to low income senior property owners with municipal property tax increases |
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Q: How much will the rebate amount be? |
| A: The annual income threshold amounts may change annually to match thresholds used by the Government of Alberta.
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Q: Do seniors have to apply for this tax rebate? |
| A: Yes. To apply, please visit FCSS at 1 Parklane Drive Ave and the staff will assist you with your application. |
| Q: What information do I need to bring when applying? |
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Please bring the following with you: - Must provide Government issues photo identification - Copy of the current year property tax statement issues from the Town of Strathmore - Copy of the pervious years' personal income Tax Notice of assessment issued by the Government of Canada |
| Q: Will the spouse or estate of the land title owner qualify for the rebate if the title holder is deceased or living in a care facility? |
| A: Each individual situation will be assessed and every effort will be made to accommodate unique situations such as these |
| Q: After qualifying, how long will it take to receive the rebate? |
| A: Processing time for each application will take a minimum of 30 days. |
| Q: Will successful applicants automatically apply for next year? |
| A: No, Seniors will be required to apply each tax year from July 1 through November 30. |
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