Eligible seniors can receive up to $800 to help cover the cost of home ownership by applying for the Property Tax Rebate program.

The program is available to seniors who receive the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement, live in their own homes, and paid their previous year’s property taxes in full.

Applications can be submitted between July 1 and Dec. 31.

“Seniors on fixed incomes can find it difficult to keep up on household bills,” said Joanne Bernard, Minister of Community Services. “This program provides extra help for seniors so they can choose to stay in their own homes longer.”

“Last year around 15,000 seniors benefited from the program and we want to remind anyone who is still eligible to apply again this year,” said Ms. Bernard.

Seniors who have previously benefited from the program have been sent an application renewal directly to their homes. For first-time users, applications can be obtained at Access Nova Scotia centres, online at www.accessns.ca/Seniors-rebate , or by phone at 902-424-5200 or (toll free) 1-800-670-4357.

Source: Release