O Older Adults Property Tax Deferral supports healthy aging in Halton Gary Carr Halton Region Chair 9 | Friday, June 24, 2016 | OAKVILLE BEAVER | www.insideHALTON.com n July 1, 2016, the Town of Oakville, City of Burlington, Town of Halton Hills and Town of Milton will begin accepting applications for Halton Region's Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program. Serving residents throughout the community, this new program offers extra financial support for older adult homeowners with low incomes to promote healthy aging. It aims to enhance quality of life by helping participants stay in their own homes and communities. It will be offered by each municipality to older adult homeowners with low incomes. The program allows participants to defer the full value of their annual property taxes, interest free, helping them manage the rising cost of living. This will make home ownership more affordable and help participants focus their limited financial resources on their day-to-day needs. If you are eligible, just one application form submitted to your local municipality is all it takes to join. The deferral establishes an interestfree loan that you can repay at any time, and to stay in the program, you simply need to submit a renewal form each year. We worked with the local municipalities to keep the program straightforward and supportive, allowing its participants to focus on their busy lives and families. Your home is an important part of your wellbeing and keeps you close to the people you care about as well as services you require. We know that residents want to stay in their homes and communities, and this new program will help make that possible. Halton Region is responsive to the changing health needs and overall well-being of residents, and we developed this program as part of our commitment to support good health at every age and stage of life. I want to thank the local councils and municipalities for partnering with us on this initiative. By supporting older adults to stay healthy and independent in our region, we help keep Halton a great place to live, work, raise a family and retire. To learn more about the Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program or download the application form, please visit halton.ca/taxdeferral. Complete Foot Care Since 1991 Exceptional footcare for all ages. D.Ch., B.Sc., Podiatric Medicine Registered Chiropodist · Comprehensive nail care, corns, calluses and plantar warts · Diabetic footcare and education · Ulcers and wounds · Ingrown nail surgery · Cortisone injections · Mole and wart mapping and monitoring with DermLite · Safe light laser treatment for fungal nail · Custom made orthotics for sports and every day wear Concerned about changes in moles and warts? Book a consultation today! located on the north/west corner of Maple Grove Dr. and Cornwall Road 1495 Cornwall Road, Suite 33, Oakville www.werkman.ca T: 905-845-4817 GET THE ULTIMATE IN COMFORT FOR YOUR HOME! 3440 Fairview Street, Burlington Ontario L7N 2R5 Oakville: (905) 827-5585 Burlington: (905) 634-7701 Hamilton: (905) 544-2220 www.broomshvac.ca Save on Top Brands