Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program

Property tax reduction for active farmland.

Deadline

Ongoing

Amount

No Maximum

Type

Tax Incentive

Provider

Government of Ontario

Funding Details

Tax Exemption:

  • If you are eligible for the Farm Tax Program, your farmland is taxed at no more than 25% of your municipality’s residential property tax rate
  • Farmland does not include land and buildings used for residential purposes

Eligibility:

  • If your farm business earns more than $7,000 per year in gross farm income and you hold a valid Farm Business Registration (FBR) number
  • There are a number of factors that affect your farm property’s value; the possible components of your assessed value are:
    • Farmland
    • Residence
    • Residence land
    • Farm outbuildings
    • Other buildings or structures

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