Municipal Financial Relief Grant

The Municipal Financial Relief Grant program are accepting applications from April 15th to July 15th in 2025. Applicants will be notified by end of August with credits applied ahead of September bills.

The Municipal Financial Relief Grants support low income households in Prince Edward County. Qualifying households can apply for relief on their municipal bills – on property taxes OR water/wastewater bills for their primary residence.

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If you are applying as someone who pays their property tax to a Leasehold then click the button below.

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Property Tax Bill Relief

Who is eligible?
Property owners who pay municipal tax on their primary residence in Prince Edward County. Applicants who earn $32,240/year or less (for single occupants), or $64,480/year or less (for multiple occupants) before deductions can apply for a credit of $750 toward their property taxes.

Households that earn $20,000/year or less would receive a $1,000 credit toward their property taxes.

Applicants need to include a copy of their most recent property tax bill and a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.

Credits will be applied ahead of September bills.

Leasehold Applicants – Details on how to apply as a household paying property tax to a leasehold are available below.

Water/Wastewater Bill Relief

Who is eligible?
Tenants who pay for water/wastewater services, and who earn $32,240/year or less (for single occupants), or $64,480/year or less (for multiple occupants) before deductions can apply for a credit of $350 toward their water bill.

Households that earn $20,000/year or less would receive a $500 credit toward their water bill.

Applicants need to include a copy of their most recent water bill and a Notice of Assessment (NOA) from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.

Credits will be applied ahead of September bills.

How to Apply

Accepting applications from April 15th to July 15th 2025.
No late submissions will be accepted. Application must include all required documents to be eligible.

Submit Online Form

PDF Form to Print

Scan and email documents to info@thecountyfoundation.ca
Mail to The County Foundation – 35 Bridge St Suite 107 PO Box 24, Picton, ON, K0K 2T0

Required Documents to Apply (and how to get a copy)

Notice of Assessment

Property Tax or Water Bill

Notice of Assessment

2023 or 2024 Notice of Assessment for ALL household occupants listed on the bill.
Line 15000 is used to verify income and eligibility for the grant so this line must be visible along with your name!

1) Get a copy of your Notice of Assessment from the C anada Revenue

2) If you use an accountant to file your taxes, you can ask them for assistance getting a copy as well.

Property Tax or Water Bill

A copy of your most recent property tax bill OR water/wastewater bill from the County.
This is used to verify your roll number, address, and confirm household occupants listed on the bill.
Reminder: You can only apply for relief on your property tax bill OR your water bill - NOT BOTH!

1) Get a copy of your property tax bill from the County by contacting tax@pecounty.on.ca

2) Get a copy of your water bill from the County by contacting waterbilling@pecounty.on.ca

3) Visit Shire Hall (332 Picton Main St, Picton, ON K0K 2T0) to get a copy of your bill

Leasehold Applicant - No Municipal Property Tax Account

Who is eligible?

Residents with no municipal tax account who pay property tax on their primary residence to a leasehold in Prince Edward County who earn $32,240/year or less (for single occupants), or $64,480/year or less (for multiple occupants). Seasonal or secondary residences are not eligible.

Applicants need to include:

A copy of your Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility. We can accept the Notice of Assessment from 2023 or 2024.
A letter or pay statement from the landowner (leasehold) verifying payment toward property taxes in 2025 with the homeowner's name and address. .

Wellington on the Lake residents can use their “Property Tax Payment Notice” for 2024 with estimated taxes for 2025 OR the 2025 Property Tax Payment Notice they will receive in June as their leasehold letter.

Maximum grant:
Approved applicants are eligible for a $750 credit for property taxes which will be issued by cheque in September/October 2025. Households who earn $20,000/year or less are eligible to receive a $1,000 credit for property taxes

How to Apply (LEASEHOLD)

Accepting applications from April 15 to July 15, 2025.

Submit Online Form

PDF Form to Print

Information & Help Sessions

Information and help sessions were be held in the following locations for 2025:

Picton – May 20^th – Prince Edward Community Centre (Rotary Hall) from 10 am to noon
Wellington – May 23^rd – Wellington & District Community Centre (Rotary Multipurpose) from 1pm to 3pm

If you would like assistance completing your application, please bring:

A copy of your water/wastewater bill OR property tax bill;
Notice of Assessment for ALL household occupants whose name/s appear on the water/wastewater or property tax bill. Line 15000 from the Notice of Assessment will be used to verify income and eligibility.

For Leasehold – Bring a copy of your Notice of Assessment from Revenue Canada for ALL household occupants, and a letter or pay statement from the landowner (leasehold) verifying payment toward property taxes in 2025. Template letter from leasehold.

Free door‐to‐door transportation from any location in the County to these sessions can be arranged through County Transit. To schedule your ride, call 1.855.283.9640 or email info@quintetransit.ca at least one day in advance.

Need a little extra help with your application?

You can receive additional support on your application through the Prince Edward Learning Centre, the Prince Edward County Community Cares for Seniors Association, or the PEC Library. They can help with navigating online applications, or downloading and attaching a form for example. These services require an appointment but are free to community members.

FAQs - Frequently Asked Questions

Q- What is my Notice of Assessment and why do I have to include it in my application?

Q- Can I apply for both the property tax grant and water/wastewater grant?

A- No, applicants can choose to apply to ONE of the grant streams.

Q-If I meet the income eligibility am I automatically approved?

A- Eligible applications may receive the grant as long as there is adequate supply of funds. Should there be high demand for this grant that exceeds available funds, priority will be given to those most in need in terms of income.

Q- If I own multiple properties can I apply for relief under each property?

A- No, this grant is intended for primary residences only.

Q- If I rent is there an option for me?

A- Yes, renters are eligible to apply for water and wastewater relief.

Q- What if my property tax or water and wastewater statements have more than one person listed?

A- If there is more than one person on your property tax or water and wastewater statement you will need to include all applicant’s information, including a copy of their Notice of Assessment, please see above Q&A for details on what this is.

Q-What does single/multiple occupants mean?

A- Single Occupant- 1 name on the water/wastewater or tax bill; 1 person residing in the dwelling

ﾠﾠ Multiple Occupants- 2 or more names on the water/wastewater or tax bill, or more than 1 person residing in the dwelling.ﾠ

Q- If I am the sole income earner but live in a home with 3 children, do I apply as a single occupant or multiple occupants?

A-Since there are multiple people residing in the dwelling you would apply as multiple occupants (earnings of $64,480/year or less). There is a question on the application form that asks whether you have dependents living in your household.

Q- How and when will I know if I am approved and receive my grant?

A- If approved you will be notified by September and your relief grant will be applied directly by The County towards your September property tax or water and wastewater bill.

Q-Am I eligible if my property tax account or water/waste water account is in arrears?

A – Yes, you are eligible for this relief grant if your property tax or water accounts are in arrears.

INELIGIBLE if property is registered for tax sale or if the property is owned by a corporation.

If you are behind in municipal tax payments, contact the Revenue Services department to discuss a payment plan: 613.476.2148 or emailﾠtax@pecounty.on.ca

If you are behind on Water/Wastewater tax payments, contact the Revenue Services department to discuss a payment plan: 613-476-2148 or emailﾠwaterbilling@pecounty.on.ca

Q-Have you received my online application?

A– Online applications will receive an email within 24 hours of submitting with a copy of your application confirming that it has been received. If you have checked your inbox and junk folder and do not see this message, then please contact us to confirm your application has been submitted correctly.

Q- If I received the grant previously, will it be automatically applied in the future?

A- No, you need to reapply each year for the Municipal Financial Relief Grant program and it is not automatically renewed once received. This is because income levels can fluctuate from year to year, so we need to verify that you are still eligible to receive the grant. There also may be a difference in the amount of applications received from year to year, and if we receive more applications than there is funding available, then priority will be given to those most in need in terms of income.

The County Foundation administrates the Municipal Financial Relief Grants on behalf of the municipality.
We are responsible for accepting applications, verifying eligibility, and notifying approved and declined applicants once finalized by the municipality. Please note that we cannot assist with questions regarding your taxes (contact tax@pecounty.on.ca for assistance).

The County Foundation strives to make our grant application process as accessible as possible. If you have any accessibility needs or require additional assistance then please feel free to reach out to info@thecountyfoundation.ca or call us at 613-519-4470.