Senior Property Tax Rebate Program

• Applicants must be a minimum of 60 years old. 
• Applicants must be a home (residential) property owner and living in your property
• Applicants must not own any other property.
• Applicants must meet minimum income guidelines set out by the Alberta Seniors Benefit Program and passed by Council. Each owner on title is considered.

For one owner on title, income must be under $31,080. For two owners on title, income information is combined and the combined incomes must be under $50,720. However, upon submission of involuntary separation documentation, only the income of the individual residing in the residence will be considered in the evaluation of the program application. (Income amounts are adjusted by the Alberta Seniors Benefit Program annually in July.)

• The application process for 2023 has changed. All applicants must book an appointment with a Cochrane Family & Community Support Services (FCSS) staff member. To book an appointment, please call 403-851-2250. 

• Applicants must provide a copy of their 2022 Revenue Canada Income Tax Notice of Assessment - Line 15000 total income minus line 210 deduction for elected split-pension amount, minus line 208 if result of surviving spouse.
• All owners on the title must apply under the same application and be present at the appointment.
• Appointments can be booked starting Mar. 1, 2023.
• All applications must be completed by Dec. 31, 2023