Item - 2024.GG16.2

The General Government Committee:  

1. Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 323 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in / capping amounts) identified in the Detailed Hearing Report marked as Appendix A to the report (August 21, 2024) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services, excluding the following applications:

2. Approved the individual tax appeal applications made pursuant to Section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006 resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in / capping amounts) in the amounts identified in Appendix B to the report (August 21, 2024) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services.

3. Approved the individual payment in lieu of taxes appeal applications made pursuant to Section 324 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, resulting in tax reductions (excluding phase-in / capping amounts) in the amounts identified in Appendix C to the report (August 21, 2024) from the Executive Director, Finance Shared Services.

This report deals with tax appeal applications made to the Treasurer pursuant to Sections 323, 324, and 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006. Section 323 permits Council to cancel, reduce or refund taxes in cases when, during the year, a property undergoes changes such as when it is destroyed by fire or demolished, becomes exempt from taxation, or is reclassified due to a change in use. Section 324 permits Council to cancel, reduce or refund all or part of a payment in lieu of taxes for properties that are exempt from taxation in the circumstances described in subsection 323 (1) with necessary modifications. Under Section 325 of the City of Toronto Act, 2006, taxpayers can request a cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes when an error in the assessment roll is identified which results in an overcharge.

The legislation requires Council to make its decision after holding a public meeting at which the applicants and / or property owners may express any concerns. Council has delegated authority to hear and make final decisions in respect of these matters to the General Government Committee.

Staff have mailed Notices of Hearing to affected taxpayers or property owners advising of the General Government Committee's upcoming meeting and consideration of this staff report.