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Whitby council has accepted a rise to the property tax rebate program for low-income seniors and low-income owners with disabilities, from $400 to $462 per 12 months.
The rise was handed at a committee of the entire assembly on Monday, Jan. 24.
It was the primary time this system noticed a rise in 4 years.
“I’m happy to see the change as a result of it hasn’t been modified since 2018 and I’m joyful we had been in a position to do that as a result of I do know there are plenty of seniors on the market hurting,” stated Centre Ward Coun. Joanne Drumm.
Not solely did this system see a 15.5 per cent enhance this 12 months, however it'll enhance yearly in future years relying on the quantity of tax enhance Whitby sees within the municipal funds.
Finance commissioner Fuwing Wong stated the quantity the tax rebate prices the city is round $100,000 per 12 months.
Participation within the property tax rebate program applications is revenue dependent.
“It’s a wonderful concept. It’s a good way to minimize the affect and enhance the assistance to seniors,” stated Reg. Coun. Chris Leahy.