Seniors, 60 years of age older, may be eligible for a $500 credit on municipal property taxes.
Applicants must be a minimum of 60 years old
Applicants must be a residential property owner and living in your property
Applicants must not own any other property
Applicants must meet minimum income guidelines.
for one owner on title, income must be under $34,770
for two owners on title, the combined incomes must be under $56,820
The 2025 program will start April 1, 2026
New applicants must book an appointment. To book an appointment, please call 403-851-2250
Applicants who have had the rebate previously will need to complete the application form annually at FCSS office
All applicants must show their 2025 Revenue Canada Income Tax Notice of Assessment (NOA)
All applicants must show their 2026 Town of Cochrane Property Tax bill
All owners on the title must apply under the same application and have to sign the application
Deadline for applications must be completed by Dec. 31, 2026
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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