Home Owner Grant
Basic Grant
The basic grant is up to $570 .
Additional Grant
The additional grant is for those 65 and older is up to $845
Homeowners eligible for the basic grant must pay a minimum property tax of $350. Homeowners eligible for the additional grant must pay a minimum property tax of $100.
The Home Owner Grant must be claimed by the Tax Due Date (July 2, 2019) to avoid penalty. You will not receive the grant if you fail to complete the application form.
There are now two options for claiming your Home Owner Grant:
- Use the form on the front of your property tax notice
- Avoid line ups and complete the online form. The online form will be disabled from Jan 1st until the current year's tax notices are sent out.
Unclaimed grants constitute as unpaid current taxes and are subject to penalties. You may claim the grant without making a payment. Your grant must be claimed each and every year that you are eligible.