Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
Property tax reduction to encourage the long-term private stewardship of Ontario’s provincially important natural areas.
Deadline
July 31, 2026
Amount
No Maximum
Type
Tax Incentive
Provider
Government of Ontario
Funding Details
Portions of your property that have eligible natural heritage features may qualify for a 100% property tax exemption. Apply by July 31st in order to be enrolled in the program to participate for the following tax year.
Eligibility:
The natural heritage features eligible types of land are:
- Provincially significant areas of natural and scientific interest (lands with significant geological and biological features) that have been approved by the ministry
- Niagara Escarpment Natural Areas within the designation “Escarpment Natural Area” in the Niagara Escarpment Plan
- Habitats of endangered species, where specific guidelines for the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program have been developed by the ministry
- Provincially significant wetlands approved by the ministry as provincially significant
- Community Conservation Lands (restricted to non-profit charitable conservation organizations and conservation authorities)
The area needs to be:
- Identified by the ministry as one of the eligible land types listed in the ‘What is eligible’ section
- 1⁄5 of a hectare (½ acre) or larger in size
You also need to:
- Commit to protecting the designated portion of your property
- Allow ministry staff to inspect it if requested