Tax Incentive Programs

Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

As a farmland owner in Ontario, you may be eligible to apply for the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program through the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA). Farm properties satisfying the eligibility requirements are identified for the Farm Property Class and are taxed at 25% of the municipal residential tax rate.

For more information on this program, please contact OMAFRA.
Toll Free: 1-877-424-1300
Email: farmtax.omafra@ontario.ca
Website: http://www.omafra.gov.on.ca/english/policy/ftaxfaq.html
 

Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program

Landowners who apply and qualify for this program have the eligible portion of their property classified and assessed as Managed Forest under The Ontario Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP). The eligible land is taxed at 25% of the municipal tax rate set for residential properties.

For more information on this program, please contact the Province of Ontario:
Phone: 1-855-866-3847
Email: MFTIP@ontario.ca
Website: http://www.ontario.ca/page/managed-forest-tax-incentive-program

Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program

Under the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP), you could qualify for a 100% property tax exemption for land that has important natural heritage features. The area needs to be evaluated and identified by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) as being a ‘provincially important' eligible feature, and 1/5 of a hectare (1/2 acre) or larger in size. You also need to commit to protecting the designated portion of your property and allow MNRF staff to inspect it if requested.

For more information on this program, please contact the Province of Ontario:
Phone: 1-800-268-8959
Email: cltip-info.mnr@ontario.ca
Website: http://www.ontario.ca/page/conservation-land-tax-incentive-program