The Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief application (both paper-based and apply online) will be available in the spring of 2024. Your completed application must be received by August 31, 2024.

You may apply to the City Treasurer to request a cancellation or reduction of your property taxes.

Cancellation, Reduction or Refund of Taxes

If your property has changed during the year, such as a change in a property class, property damaged by fire, demolition or otherwise, or a building undergoing repairs or renovations, you may be eligible for a cancellation, reduction or refund of your property taxes.

Sickness or Extreme Poverty

The City offers tax assistance for homeowners who cannot pay property taxes because of sickness or extreme poverty.

Taxes Overcharged in Error

The City offers tax assistance if a taxpayer was overcharged taxes for up to two years prior to the current year due to a gross or manifest error that is clerical or factual in nature but not an error in judgment in assessing the property.

There are rebates available for commercial/industrial properties for applicants that qualify for one of our tax relief programs:

Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief applicants can only submit applications for their principal residence. To verify, the City requires that applicants provide an unaltered copy of their Notice of Assessment (NOA) to establish eligibility for the City’s Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief Programs.

Deadline

The Property Tax, Water and Solid Waste Relief application (both paper-based and apply online) will be available in the spring of 2024. Your completed application must be received by August 31, 2024 (tentative). The deadline is subject City Council approval.

New Eligibility for Co-Operative Housing

Relief is now available for eligible persons residing in non-profit housing co-operative and co-ownership buildings.

Find out more about the Property Tax, Water & Solid Waste Relief Programs.

Personal Information

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