Deferment of Property Taxes

Deferment of property taxes is a provincial loan program that allows you to defer the annual property tax payment on your home if you meet the criteria.

Eligible home owners may apply to have the Provincial Government pay the current year’s residential Property Taxes for their principal residence. If you defer, the taxes paid on your behalf become a debt registered against your property title and interest accrues annually. Interest rates are set twice a year.  Learn more about the Provincial Property Tax Deferment program, including eligibility requirements and interest rates, through the Defer Your Property Taxes page on the Province’s website.

The time to apply for Property Tax Deferment is after you receive your annual Property Taxes in the beginning of June. The deferment programs only cover the property tax portion of your bill. 

To avoid penalty, you must do the following before the property tax due date:

Late applications will be accepted until December 31. Late payment penalties will apply. You do not have to pay your "other fees & charges" in order to defer, but penalty will be applied if unpaid by the due date. Penalty also applies to unclaimed home owner grants.


Available Programs

For 2023, there are two Property Tax Deferment Programs available.

Regular Property Tax Deferment Program

This plan applies to eligible property owners who: 

  • Are at least 55 years old, disabled or widowed
  • Have a minimum equity in their home of 25% of the assessed value

Learn more about qualifying for the Regular Program here.

Property Tax Deferment Program for Families with Children

This plan applies to eligible property owners who:

  • Are financially supporting a dependent child under age 18
  • Have a minimum equity in their home of 15% of the assessed value

Learn more about qualifying for the Families with Children Program here.


Important Information About Tax Deferment

It can take several months to process applications so you may not get a response from the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Office until after the Property Tax due date. If your application is received by the property tax due date but is approved after the due date, you won’t be charged a late payment penalty. However, if the Provincial Property Deferment Office determines you aren’t eligible for deferment or cancels your application for any reason, and it’s past the Property Tax due date, late penalties will apply.

You can defer your taxes as long as you own and live in your home and continue to qualify for the program. If your home is sold, your account with the Province must be paid in full. If you refinance your home, your mortgage holder may require the full repayment of deferred taxes upon refinance. If you are planning on selling or refinancing your home, please contact the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Office.

For further information about the Tax Deferment Programs:

  • Contact the Provincial Property Tax Deferment Office at 888-355-2700
  • Visit the Defer Your Property Taxes page on the Provincial Government website