Seniors, 60 years of age older, may be eligible for a $500 credit on municipal property taxes.
Offered since 2006, the Cochrane-based program assists eligible low-income seniors with their property taxes by providing a rebate of up to $500. Eligible senior residents must own and live in the residence of ownership, only own a maximum of one property and meet income guidelines set out by the Alberta seniors benefit 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, each owner on title is considered.
For one owner on title, income must be under $33,410.
For two owners on title, the combined incomes must be under $54,640.
The 2025 program will start April 28, 2025.
New applicants must book an appointment with a Cochrane Family and Community Support Services (FCSS) staff member. To book an appointment, please call 403-851-2250.
Applicants who have had the rebate previously can drop in to the FCSS office to complete the application.
All applicants must show their 2024 Revenue Canada Income Tax Notice of Assessment (NOA).
All owners on the title must apply under the same application and have to sign the application.
All applications must be completed by Dec. 31, 2025.
Seniors property tax deferral program
Seniors, 65 years of age and older, may be eligible to access additional tax support through the Government of Alberta seniors property tax deferral program. The program provides eligible seniors the option to defer all or a portion of their property taxes through a low-interest home equity loan.
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