Brampton’s property tax rebate for low-income seniors and people with disabilities is worth $590 in 2026, and you must apply by December 31, 2026. The City runs it as the Property Tax Assistance Program, and it is one of several ways Brampton homeowners can cut or correct a tax bill. Below: who qualifies, how to apply, the Ontario grant you can stack on top, and what to do if your home was damaged, empty for repairs or assessed wrongly.
If you want the basics of how your bill is built first, start with our guide to how Brampton property tax works.
At a glance
| Program | Who it’s for | What you get | Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brampton Property Tax Assistance Program | Owners 65+ on GIS, or owners on ODSP | $590 credit on your 2026 tax account | December 31, 2026 |
| Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant | Owners 64+ with lower incomes | Up to $500 a year | Claimed on your income tax return |
| Section 357 tax adjustment | Owners whose property was damaged, demolished, unusable for repairs, or who faced sickness or extreme poverty | Taxes cancelled, reduced or refunded | March 1, 2027 for the 2026 tax year |
| Section 358 refund | Owners with a clerical or factual error on past bills | Refund for 1 or 2 past years | December 31 of the year you apply |
| Registered charity rebate | Charities renting commercial or industrial space | 40% of annual property taxes | Last day of February the following year |
Sources: City of Brampton, Tax Adjustments and Rebates page; Ontario.ca
Table of Contents
What is Brampton’s $590 property tax rebate?
Brampton’s Property Tax Assistance Program gives eligible low-income seniors and low-income people with disabilities an annual credit on their property tax account. The City says the 2026 amount is $590, and it has been adjusted each year since 2023 using the Toronto Consumer Price Index.
The rebate is a credit applied to your tax account, so it lowers what you owe on your Brampton tax bill. It does not arrive as a cheque in the mail.
The program is set out in City By-law 057-2010, amended by By-laws 254-2017 and 68-2022.
Who qualifies for the Brampton seniors tax rebate?
To get Brampton’s property tax rebate, you must meet a rule about the person and a rule about the property. The City lists both on its Tax Adjustments and Rebates page.
The owner
You qualify as an owner if one of these applies:
- You are 65 or older and you receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) under Part II of the federal Old Age Security Act.
- You have a disability and you receive benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act (ODSP).
You must also have been assessed as an owner of property in Brampton for at least one year.
The property
- It is in the residential or farm property class.
- It is the principal residence of the eligible owner or their spouse.
- Every owner on title is an eligible owner or the spouse of one.
Read that last rule closely. If an adult child is on title with a parent who gets GIS, and the child does not qualify, the property may not be eligible. Call the City’s tax office before you apply if your title has more than one name.
Who doesn’t qualify
Tenants can’t apply, because the credit goes on the owner’s tax account. A senior who owns a home but doesn’t receive GIS also doesn’t qualify for the City program, even with a modest income. The Ontario grant below has its own income test and may still help.
How do you apply for the Brampton property tax rebate?
You apply to the City of Brampton once a year, by December 31 of the tax year. For 2026, that means your application must be in by December 31, 2026.
- Get the form. Download the Property Tax Assistance Program application from the City’s Tax Adjustments and Rebates page, or call 311 (905-874-2000 from outside Brampton) and ask for one to be sent to you. The City’s property tax FAQ also mentions an online form.
- Have your tax roll number ready. It is the 17-digit number on your tax bill.
- Gather proof of GIS or ODSP. The form asks you to show you receive one of them. Check the form for the exact documents it wants.
- Send it to the City’s tax office at 2 Wellington Street West, Brampton, ON L6Y 4R2, or follow the instructions on the form.
- Apply again next year. The rebate is annual, so you need a new application each tax year.
The tax office is open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday, except holidays. The TTY line is 905-874-2130.
Also read: Brampton 311: how to reach the City
The Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant: up to $500 more
The Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant pays eligible senior homeowners up to $500 a year toward their property tax, and Brampton seniors can claim it on top of the City rebate. It comes from the province through your income tax return, not from the City.
According to Ontario.ca, you (or your spouse or common-law partner) must, as of December 31 of the previous year:
- be 64 or older
- own and live in your principal residence in Ontario
- have paid Ontario property tax for the year
- have an income under $50,000 if single, or a combined income under $60,000 if married or common-law
Only one person in a couple can receive it.
How much you get
| Household | Full $500 if adjusted family net income is | Grant ends at |
|---|---|---|
| Single, divorced or widowed | $35,000 or less | $50,000 |
| Married or common-law | $45,000 or less | $60,000 |
Between those amounts, the grant drops by 3.33% of income over the lower threshold.
Worked example: a single Brampton senior with an adjusted family net income of $41,000 is $6,000 over the $35,000 threshold. 3.33% of $6,000 is about $200, so the grant would be about $300.
A second example: a single senior with an adjusted family net income of $35,000 or less who also receives GIS, and who applies to the City by December 31, could get the full $500 from Ontario plus the $590 City credit, for a combined $1,090 toward the year’s property tax.
How to claim it
File your income tax return, even if you have no income to report. Fill in the ON-BEN form that comes with the return, and report the property tax you paid on line 61120. Ontario says the grant is paid four to eight weeks after you get your Canada Revenue Agency notice of assessment, by direct deposit if you already get CRA payments that way, or by cheque.
Lower-income homeowners and renters of any age may also qualify for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit, which is part of the Ontario Trillium Benefit. Check the amounts and rules with the Canada Revenue Agency.
What if your home was damaged or couldn’t be used? (Section 357)
Section 357 of Ontario’s Municipal Act lets Brampton owners apply to have property taxes cancelled, reduced or refunded when something changed during the year. The City lists these reasons:
- The property couldn’t be used normally for at least three months in the year because of repairs or renovation.
- There was a fire or demolition.
- There was a “gross and manifest error” in the assessment.
- A non-residential property’s use changed after the assessment roll was returned.
- The property became exempt from tax after the roll was returned.
- The owner faced sickness or extreme poverty.
The deadline is the last day of February of the year after the change. For the 2026 tax year, the City will accept applications until March 1, 2027, because February 28, 2027 is a Sunday. The City’s tax appeal form is on the same Tax Adjustments and Rebates page, and you file it with the Treasurer.
The sickness or extreme poverty ground is worth knowing about if you are struggling and don’t fit the GIS or ODSP rules. The City says these appeals can go to the Assessment Review Board.
Found an error on an old bill? (Section 358)
Section 358 covers refunds for clerical or factual mistakes in your assessment, such as a wrong measurement or a feature your home doesn’t have. Brampton accepts these applications from March 1 to December 31, and they can cover one or both of the two previous tax years.
There is a $30 fee per application, per year, and the City says the application is invalid without it. Errors of judgment, such as disagreeing with how MPAC valued your home, don’t count. Those go to MPAC instead.
Think your assessment is too high? Go to MPAC
Your property’s value comes from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), not the City. MPAC says 2026 property taxes are still based on January 1, 2016 values, because the province postponed the province-wide reassessment.
If you disagree with your assessment, the first step is a Request for Reconsideration with MPAC. The City’s property tax FAQ says it is free and must be filed within 120 days of the date on your assessment notice, and the City’s rebates page notes that requests are due March 31 of the tax year. Check the date that applies to you with MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or mpac.ca.
If MPAC’s answer doesn’t satisfy you, you can appeal to the Assessment Review Board within 90 days of MPAC’s decision, according to the City’s FAQ.
Rebate for charities
Registered charities that rent space in a commercial or industrial building in Brampton can get back 40% of their annual property taxes under Section 361 of the Municipal Act. They apply after January 1 of the tax year and no later than the last day of February of the next year. The City asks for the charity’s CRA registration number and a letter from the landlord showing the property taxes paid.
Behind on your taxes? What the City charges
Brampton’s property tax FAQ says the City adds 1.25% a month on any overdue balance, starting the first day after a missed payment. That works out to about 15% a year, and the City says it can’t waive these charges.
If you are falling behind, a pre-authorized payment plan can spread the bill out. The City offers monthly withdrawals at the start or middle of the month, or six payments a year on the due dates. The FAQ says you need to be fully paid up to join, so talk to the tax office first if you already owe money. See the City’s payment options page.
The next bills to plan for are the 2027 interim bills. In 2026, interim instalments were due February 18, March 18 and April 22. The City posts the new dates on its tax due dates page.
What this means for you
If you or a parent is 65 or older and on GIS, or on ODSP, and owns a home in Brampton, the $590 rebate is the simplest program on this list to claim. It takes one form, and the deadline is the end of the year. Put December 31, 2026 in your calendar now, and send the form in early so there is time to fix any missing paperwork.
Then check the Ontario grant when you file your taxes next spring. For anything else, such as a fire, a long renovation or a billing error, the Section 357 and 358 deadlines are what matter.
The council elected on October 26 will set the 2027 budget, which decides next year’s tax rate. Our Brampton election results guide explains when the new council takes office.
Also read: who controls Brampton’s budget at City Hall
FAQ
How much is the Brampton seniors property tax rebate in 2026?
The City of Brampton’s Property Tax Assistance Program is $590 for 2026. It is credited to your property tax account. The amount is adjusted each year by the Toronto Consumer Price Index.
What is the deadline for the Brampton property tax rebate?
You must apply by December 31 of the tax year. For the 2026 rebate, that is December 31, 2026. You need to apply every year.
Do I qualify if I’m a senior but don’t get GIS?
Not for the City program. Seniors must be 65 or older and receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement. You may still qualify for the Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant, which has its own income test.
Can renters get a Brampton property tax rebate?
No. The City rebate goes on the owner’s tax account. Renters with lower incomes can check whether they qualify for the Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit through their income tax return.
Can I get both the City rebate and the Ontario grant?
They are separate programs from different governments. The City rebate is applied to your tax account, and the Ontario grant is paid through your tax return. If you meet both sets of rules, you can apply to both.
How do I apply for a property tax reduction after a fire in Brampton?
Apply under Section 357 of the Municipal Act using the City’s tax appeal form. For the 2026 tax year, the City accepts applications until March 1, 2027.
Does Brampton waive late payment interest?
No. The City’s FAQ says the 1.25% monthly penalty and interest charges can’t be waived.
Who do I call about Brampton property tax?
Call 311 in Brampton, or 905-874-2000 from outside the city. The tax office is at City Hall, 2 Wellington Street West, open 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays.
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This is general information, not financial or legal advice. Check your own situation with the City of Brampton, MPAC or the Canada Revenue Agency.
Sources: City of Brampton: Tax Adjustments, Appeals and Rebates · City of Brampton: Property Tax FAQs · City of Brampton: 2026 Tax Due Dates · City of Brampton: Payment Options · Ontario.ca: Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant · MPAC: The Assessment Cycle
How we reported this: Brampton Brief checked every date, amount and rule in this article against the City of Brampton’s tax rebate, FAQ, due-date and payment pages, Ontario.ca and MPAC on October 23, 2026. We’ll update it if the City changes anything. Spot an error? Email hello@bramptonbrief.com with “Correction” in the subject.