School Tax Assistance for Tenants 55 Plus (STAT 55+)
Annual rebates of up to $175 are available for tenants over the age of 55 to
offset the school tax portion of rent costs. The rebate is payable once
a year.
Eligibility:
To be eligible for School Tax Assistance for Tenants 55 Plus,
applicants must:
- be at least 55 years of age;
- be a renter in Manitoba;
- have a net income of less than $23,800;
- have claimed rent on the MB479 (Education Property Tax Credit)
on the previous year's income tax return; and
- not live in non-profit housing for the elderly or in
projects licensed under the Elderly and Infirm Persons' Housing Act because rent in these housing units does not include school tax costs.
You may apply retroactively for rebates up to four years prior
to the current year.
Contact Information:
To speak with someone about the School Tax Assistance for
Tenants 55 Plus (STAT 55+) contact:
Provincial Services
Manitoba Family Services and Housing
102 - 114 Garry Street
Winnipeg MB R3C 1G1
Phone: (204) 945-2197
Toll-free: 1-877-587-6224
Fax: (204) 945-3930
Email: provservic@gov.mb.ca
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