Prince Edward County residents who are having difficulty paying household expenses, including water and wastewater bills, can now apply for financial relief through the Municipal Financial Relief Grant.
- Applications will be accepted until August 15, 2023.
- Low‐income County residents can apply for one of the two available grant streams:
- Qualifying tenants who pay for water and wastewater services can apply for a credit of up to $350 on their water bill.
- Qualifying home owners can apply for a credit of up to $750 on their property tax account.
- Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application in September; credits are applied to the September bills.
- Households earning less than $32,340 (single income) or $64,480 (family income) will be able to apply. Click here for more information on eligibility requirements and how to apply.
Information and Help Sessions:
Do you need help filling out the application? You can get assistance in person on the following dates:
- Wednesday, June 14 from 10 am – 1 pm at the Prince Edward Community Centre (375 Picton Main Street, Picton)
- Wednesday, June 21 from 2 pm – 5 pm at the Wellington and District Community Centre (111 Belleville Street, Wellington)
Free door-to-door transportation from any location in the County to these sessions can be arranged through County Transit. To schedule your ride, call 1.855.283.9640 or email info@quintetransit.ca at least one day in advance. If you would like assistance completing your application, please bring your water/wastewater bill or property tax bill and a Notice of Assessment for all household occupants.
The municipally funded program is administered by The County Foundation. Visit The County Foundation website to learn more and get answer to frequently asked questions .
The County has compiled a list of additional resources to help residents who are having difficulty paying household expenses. Information about these agencies and programs is available at thecounty.ca/help-with-payments
For information about tax bills and payments, contact tax@pecounty.on.ca. For information about water/wastewater bills and payments, contact waterbilling@pecounty.on.ca. For telephone service, call 613.476.2148 ext. 1023 or 613.962.9108 ext. 1023.