Heritage Property Tax Relief Program

The Town of Midland recognizes the important role heritage buildings contribute to the character and identity of a community. Protecting our cultural heritage reflects the expressions and aspirations of those who have gone before us and benefits all current and future residents.

Owners of heritage properties are responsible for the normal maintenance and restoration of their building(s) which may require more intensive care and custom work at a somewhat higher cost than that of newer buildings. Midland’s Town Council and County of Simcoe’s Council have expressed their support for heritage and recognition of the higher property maintenance costs and the community benefits by approving the establishment of the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program.

Eligibility

Requirements for eligibility in the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program. The property must:

1. be designated as a property of cultural heritage value or interest under Part IV or Part V of the Ontario Heritage Act.
2. subject to either a Heritage Conservation Agreement, which is a voluntary legal agreement between the Owner and the Ontario Heritage Trust) or an Agreement with the Town and the property owner.
3. not be in tax arrears at any time. Should a property fall into tax arrears during the period of program participation, it shall automatically forfeit any rights to tax relief and shall be cancelled from the program until the situation is remedied.
4. not be the subject of any Town by-law contraventions, work orders or other outstanding municipal requirements as of the date the application is received.

For full information, please read the Heritage Property Tax Relief Program Information Sheet.

Completed forms can be submitted:

• by email: service@midland.ca 
• by mail: Town of Midland, 575 Dominion Avenue, Midland ON, L4R 1R2
• by dropbox: 575 Dominion Avenue, Third Street Entrance
• in person: 575 Dominion Avenue (Monday–Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm)