Seniors Homeowner Grant Program
- What is the Seniors Homeowner Grant Program?
- How do I know if I qualify?
- How much is the grant?
- How is the amount of the grant calculated?
- How do I apply for the grant?
- When is the cheque mailed out?
- Why did my cheque come from the Alberta Government and not the City of Edmonton?
- I didn't receive my cheque and I think I may be eligible. Who do I contact?
- Both my wife and I are eligible. Does this mean we will receive two cheques?
- What is the Seniors Benefit Program?
- What is the Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program?
- 1. What is the Seniors Homeowner Grant Program?
The City of Edmonton developed the Edmonton Seniors Homeowner Grant program to assist lower income senior households to help offset increases in municipal property taxes.
- 2. How do I know if I qualify?
You qualify if, as of May 1 of the current year, you receive the Alberta Seniors Benefit and you reside in your own home. The Province of Alberta and the City of Edmonton have worked together to determine all qualifying homeowners.
- 3. How much is the grant?
- The Edmonton Seniors Homeowner Grant is $110 for 2012.
- 4. How is the amount of the grant calculated?
The amount of the grant is based upon the property tax increase on the median average assessed residence in the previous year.
- 5. How do I apply for the grant?
No application is required. All eligible senior homeowners will receive a cheque by the end of the year.
- 6. When is the cheque mailed out?
Most cheques are mailed in late July. Cheques will be issued later in the year to cover any households that may have been missed in July.
- 7. Why did my cheque come from the Alberta Government and not the City of Edmonton?
The program is being administered in conjunction with the Province of Alberta who will mail a cheque to qualified households. Households who are also eligible for a rebate from the provincial Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program will receive both rebates in one cheque. The cheque stub that accompanies the cheque will provide details.
- 8. I didn't receive my cheque and I think I may be eligible. Who do I contact?
If you feel you are eligible for a rebate and have not received a cheque by the end of the year, or if you have questions about the Alberta Seniors Benefit or the Provincial Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program, please call 780-427-7876 or visit Alberta Seniors and Community Supports.
- 9. Both my wife and I are eligible. Does this mean we will receive two cheques?
No, only one cheque per qualifying household will be mailed.
- 10. What is the Seniors Benefit Program?
The Alberta Seniors Benefit program provides support in addition to the federal benefits received under Old Age Security, Guaranteed Income Supplement, Federal Allowance and the GST credit. It is based on income and provides monthly cash benefits to eligible seniors.
You are eligible if
- You are 65 years of age or older.
- You have lived in Alberta for at least three months immediately before applying.
- You are a Canadian citizen.
- You have an income level within the limits allowed by the program.
You only need to apply once for the Alberta Seniors Benefit program.
- 11. What is the Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors Program?
The Education Property Tax Assistance for Seniors program reimburses senior homeowners for the increase in the education tax portion of their property taxes.
You only need to apply once. In general, rebate cheques are mailed in the summer after the property tax notices have been issued.
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