🏠 | Tax Credit | Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Amount:

No fixed amount

Type:

Tax Credit

Description:

The Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program, also known as the “Farm Tax Program,” is one of the ways the province of Ontario supports agriculture. Through the program, farmland owners receive a reduced property tax rate.

Comments on Funding:

Eligible farmland is taxed at no more than 25 per cent of the municipality’s residential property tax rate.

Deadline:

Continuous Intake

Eligibility:

Applicants must be farm owners

Application Steps:

Applicants must
1. Buy farmland or make a business structure change (changing to or from a sole proprietorship, corporation or partnership) to your farming operation

2. Agricorp sends you an application to determine your property’s eligibility for the next calendar year for the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program, also known as the “Farm Tax Program.” If you do not receive an application and should have, please contact Agricorp.

Documentation Needed:

Applicants must submit Application Form.

Other Things to Note:

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Maurice

Maurice (Moe) Muise learned the ins-and-outs of government while an employee of the Government of Canada in Ottawa for 10 years. His current focus is helping small businesses in Ontario to identify and maximize government grants to grow their business. Click here to learn more about Moe’s background and how he can help your business.