Tell me about City of Toronto Water and Solid Waste Rebate for Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
City of Toronto Water and Solid Waste Rebate for Low-Income Seniors and Persons with Disabilities
Toronto gives a rebate on the water use part of your utility bill if you are a low-income senior or a low-income person with a disability. You may also get a rebate on the garbage (solid waste) part of the bill. The rebate is applied to your account, and you must reapply every year. The 2026 deadline is November 2, 2026.
Program in Toronto. Seniors Disability Government benefits Money, grants & charity
Who qualifies:
- Senior 65+, or 60 to 64 on GIS, or 50+ with pension
- Or you get disability benefits (ODSP, CPP, WSIB...)
- Household income $62,000 or less
- Use under 400 m3 of water a year, metered
What you need to apply:
- CRA Notice of Assessment or Reassessment
- Proof of age or disability benefits
- Water/utility account paid in full
We last read this on 5 October 2026. That was a while ago, so please check their own website before you rely on it, and tell us below if something changed.
Deadline: 2 November 2026
Apply by November 2, 2026 for the 2026 year.
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How to reach them
- Apply on their application form.
- Apply before 2 November 2026.
- Questions? 311
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Other ways, if that one is quiet
- Paper application formPaper application form
Where else they are
Their website is toronto.ca/services-payments/property-taxes....
Good to know
- For whomToronto homeowners who are low-income seniors or receive disability benefits, with household income of $62,000 or less, who use less than 400 cubic metres of water a year.
- CostFree
- Their stepsCheck that you meet the income, age or disability rules. Apply online, or mail or fax the paper form by November 2, 2026. Add your Notice of Assessment and other papers. Check your status in Property Tax Lookup under Summary of Rebates.
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We read this on their own website on 5 October 2026.
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