Following the earlier announcement that the province will enter a modified Step 2 of the Roadmap to Reopen, which placed a number of stricter COVID-19 health restrictions, the province has announced enhanced business support:
Expanding Rebates for Property Tax and Energy Costs
To support businesses that are most impacted by the public health measures announced, the province is expanding the new Ontario Business Costs Rebate Program (OBCRP).
This new program will support eligible businesses that are required to close or reduce capacity due to public health measures.
NEW: Eligible businesses will receive rebate payments for a portion of the property tax and energy costs they incur while subject to capacity limits. The rebate amount will be 50% up to 100% of these costs depending on the degree to which the business is subject to public health restrictions.
For example, businesses such as restaurants who are mandated to close indoor operations entirely will receive a rebate payment equivalent to 100% of their costs.
Eligibility: A full list of eligible businesses will be made available in mid-January 2022.
Applications Process: Online applications for this program will open in mid-January 2022, with payments to eligible businesses provided retroactive to December 19, 2021. Businesses will be required to submit documentation including property tax and energy bills as part of the application process.
