Under Ontario law, charitable and non-profit organizations may qualify for property tax exemptions. NextGenLaw’s property tax exemption lawyers combine decades of experience with a storied background in Ontario exemption case law. The firm guides qualifying organizations, including educational institutions, affordable housing providers, and places of worship, through the exemption application process.
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Property taxes in Ontario are typically calculated based on the assessed value of a property and the applicable municipal tax rate. However, certain properties used for charitable or non-profit purposes may qualify for partial or full exemptions from property taxation.
Eligibility for an exemption often depends on factors such as the type of organization, how the property is used, and the applicable legislative framework governing municipal taxation.
Examples include:
Charitable Corporations Organized for the Relief of the Poor
Educational Institutions
Religious Institutions
Houses of Refuge
Care Homes and Non-Profit Hospices
In some cases, organizations must apply for exemptions or challenge decisions relating to eligibility or classification.
A variety of organizations may be eligible for property tax relief depending on their structure and the use of their property.
Examples may include:
NextGenLaw’s tax exemption lawyers have experience working with a wide range of organizations. Our team understands the nuances of the Assessment Act, municipal programs, and MPAC processes, and their applications within related industries. This niche experience gives your organization the best possible chance of qualifying for your exemption status.
NextGenLaw assists organizations at various stages of the property tax exemption process.
We review the structure of your organization and the use of the property to assess whether a property tax exemption may be available.
Our team assists with preparing exemption applications for Superior Court.
Our lawyers advocate for organizations in prosecuting exemption applications in the Courts.
Our team regularly works on matters involving property tax exemptions across Ontario. NextGenLaw represented Stamford Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc in the landmark Stamford Kiwanis Non-Profit Homes Inc. v. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, 2025 ONCA 450 case, redefining Ontario tax exemption case law.
Both of NextGenLaw’s founding partners have served as members and Vice-Chair of the Assessment Review Board, providing hands-on knowledge of how property tax disputes are reviewed and decided.
Property tax exemptions represent a core element of our firm’s services. NextGenLaw’s team works on exemption cases daily, in office and through the courts. When deadlines loom, our clients have a seasoned team ready to act.
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If your organization owns or occupies property you believe may qualify for a property tax exemption, schedule a free consultation and our lawyers can assess the potential legal options available.
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