Senior Tax Reduction Automatically Extended
Thursday, July 14, 2022 - 9:00 AM
The City of St. John’s wishes to advise residents who are currently in receipt of the 2022 Senior Citizen Tax Reduction that the discount will be automatically extended for tax year 2023. Normally, residents who meet the eligibility criteria must apply annually for the reduction.
Seniors who wish to apply for this discount for the first time must provide confirmation from Service Canada and complete our application. Visit the City’s website for details or call 576-8251 for eligibility requirements.
A property tax reduction is available to senior citizens who meet the following criteria:
- Aged 65 years of age or older and in receipt of the Guaranteed Income Supplement or between the ages of 60 and 64 and in receipt of the Allowance for the Survivor provided under the Old Age Security Act.
- Registered owner and principal residence of owner.