Property Taxes

You may qualify for a cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes, if:

• Your building experienced a fire or was demolished
• Your assessment contains a significant error that is clerical or factual in nature (this does not include errors in judgment in assessing the property; in this case, contact MPAC directly)
• Your property could not be used for its normal use to do repairs or renovations for at least 3 months during the year
• Your property was previously non-residential but has changed use in the year
• Your property was granted exempt status in the year

Application for tax appeal

If you qualify for a cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes based on the above, please submit an application for tax appeal no later than the last day of February year after the application's year.

Provide details of your appeal

Please provide the details of your appeal along with copies of any relevant documents that support your appeal (e.g., demolition permit, contractor invoices, fire department report).

Sending your appeal

You can send your completed application to us by:

• Mail or in person at 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
• Email: taxdepartment@gravenhurst.ca
• Fax: 705-687-7016

The District Municipality of Muskoka offers tax rebates to legions and registered charities. If you meet the conditions as set by the District of Muskoka, complete the application form and you can submit them to the Town of Gravenhurst by:

• Mail or in person at 3-5 Pineridge Gate, Gravenhurst, ON P1P 1Z3
• Email: taxdepartment@gravenhurst.ca
• Fax: 705-687-7016

If you are having difficulties paying your tax bill, the District Municipality of Muskoka provides several tax relief programs that you may be eligible for.