Heritage

Heritage Register

Register of property situated in the municipality that is cultural heritage value or interest. The register includes properties designated under Part IV section 27 and section 29 of the Ontario Heritage Act.

For more information about designated properties, please visit Heritage Penetanguishene.

Heritage Tax Rebate

The Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program applies to the heritage portion of properties that are designated as having cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act.

Eligibility

The Heritage Property Tax Rebate Program applies to the heritage portion of properties that are designated as having cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV of the Ontario Heritage Act (an individual property designation). Properties are designated under Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act and rated as having excellent, very good, or good heritage value.  

Property Tax Rebate Amount

The amount of the annual property tax rebate is 40 percent on the eligible portion of the property (historical portion) for the Town and school board share of the property taxes.