Residential Property Tax Hardship Deferral Program Application Form

Instructions

Town of Aurora has implemented deferrals for the 2021 interim property tax bill payments for residential property owners that have been financially impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Eligible applicants will have their 2021 Interim Tax Bill payments deferred.

Each application must be completed by the owner(s) of the property. A confirmation of your eligibility will be sent by email.

Applications must be submitted by the property owner. If applicants wish to defer their payments, they need to submit an application prior to each due date with their up to date documentation.

The deadlines to submit these applications are:

If you are registered for pre-authorized payment (monthly or due date):

If you currently pay your property taxes through a pre-authorized debit plan and want to take advantage of the deferral program and delay payment of your interim property tax bill, your pre-authorized debit plan will be cancelled once your application form has been approved. Should you wish to reinstate your plan for next year, you will be required to submit a new application form by December 31, 2021.

If your mortgage company pays your property taxes:

If your application to the deferral program is approved, you must contact your financial institution directly and advise them to delay your payments.

Eligibility criteria

Statement of hardship

Attachments

Mandatory information to support your application must be provided. Attach copies of related documents, screenshots or legible pictures such as: notice of layoff, notice of temporary suspension of pay and any additional related information or documentation.

The Town may require further information and clarification at a later date in order to complete and process your application.

By submitting this application, I declare that this information is factual and accurate. I understand that failure to properly and fully disclose accurate financial information is subject to a fine under the Provincial Offences Act, R.S.O. 1990, e. P.33, as amended. I understand that the information I provide may be subject to review and verification. Information being collected on this application will be used for the purposes of determining whether the applicant(s) qualifies for the 2020 tax deferral relief program. Applications will be ineligible if false or inaccurate information is provided. I understand that property owners with tenants who do not pass on the deferral will be deemed ineligible, the deferral will be revoked, and all taxes, penalty and interest will be payable immediately.