Applications Open for Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

Applications for the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors program are now open.

“The Property Tax Rebate for Seniors is one of the many programs government funds to help make life more affordable for people living on a low income,” said Jill Balser, Minister of Service Nova Scotia. “I encourage all seniors who are eligible to take advantage of this provincial rebate program and apply. It’s easy to do.”

The program helps seniors on a low income with the cost of municipal property taxes. It provides a rebate of half of the previous year’s property taxes, up to $800.

To be eligible for the program, people must:

• have paid their 2025 municipal residential property taxes in full
• have their name on the property title
• be eligible to receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or Guaranteed Income Supplement – Allowance from Service Canada.

People who received the rebate last year will get an application form by mail. Forms are also available online, at Access Nova Scotia centres and at MLA offices.

Applications are open until December 31. Seniors can also use the form to apply for the 2026-27 Heating Assistance Rebate Program.

People should be aware that rebates such as this one are often cited in scam emails or texts that ask for personal information. The Province will never email, text or call citizens asking for personal information, such as banking information or social insurance numbers.

Quick Facts:

• the Property Tax Rebate for Seniors budget for 2026 is $11.97 million
• the budget for 2025 was $10.4 million

Additional Resources:

Property Tax Rebate for Seniors: https://beta.novascotia.ca/apply-property-tax-rebate-property-tax-rebate-seniors

Heating Assistance Rebate Program: https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-heating-assistance-rebate-heating-assistance-rebate-program

Seniors Care Grant: https://www.novascotia.ca/apply-help-household-healthcare-and-home-heating-costs-seniors-care-grant