Some property owners may be eligible for one of the tax rebate programs the City of Cambridge offers.

Vacancy Rebate Program

December 2018 the Ontario Government passed ONTARIO REGULATION 491/19 amending O.REG 325/01. 

As a result of the changes to O.REG 325/01 the Region of Waterloo is eliminating the vacant unit tax rate rebate program for commercial and industrial properties effective for the 2019 taxation year. Applications for vacancies in 2018 will be accepted up to February 28, 2019.

 
Tax deferral for seniors and disabled persons

Seniors who receive the Old Age Security benefit and supplement, and disabled persons who receive Ontario disability support payments can also apply for a tax deferral.

Annual tax increases determine the amount of the deferral. You must pay a portion of the tax increase, with a minimum deferral of $50.

Seniors and disabled persons must apply annually for this tax deferral. We only accept applications once the City issues the final tax bills.

Pick up an application from the Tax Office located at:

50 Dickson Street
Cambridge, ON N1R 5W8
Charitable organization tax rebate

Charitable organizations (and similar organizations, such as non-profits) that occupy property can apply for a tax rebate that relates to the tax liability of the space used by the group.

Groups must apply annually for this rebate.

For more information about eligibility and the application process, pick up an application from the Tax Office located at:

50 Dickson Street
Cambridge, ON N1R 5W8