Seniors' Assistance
The City of Edmonton developed the Edmonton Seniors Homeowner Grant program to assist lower-income senior households offset increases in municipal property taxes.
The amount of the grant for 2010 is $16. To qualify you must own and reside in your home and receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit.
No application is required. The program is being administered in conjunction with the Government of Alberta, which will mail a cheque to qualified households.
Households that are also eligible for a rebate from the Provincial Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program will receive both rebates in one cheque. The stub that accompanies the cheque will provide details.
You must still pay your property taxes in full by June 30th to avoid penalty, unless you are enrolled in the monthly payment plan.
Only one cheque per household is mailed. If you turned 65 or moved since 2008, your rebate will be determined from the year in which the change occurred.
Most cheques are mailed in late July. If you feel you are eligible for a rebate and have not received a cheque by the end of 2010, or if you have questions about the Alberta Seniors Benefit or the Provincial Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program, please call 780-427-7876 or visit www.seniors.gov.ab.ca.
If you have other questions or concerns regarding the Seniors Homeowner Grant program please call the City of Edmonton at 311 or visit the Seniors Homeowner Grant Program.
