Permanent Tax Freeze for Seniors

As I’ve spoken with seniors across Mississauga, I’ve heard the same concern again and again: how long can they afford to stay in the homes they’ve lived in for decades?

Property taxes have risen sharply in Mississauga, with Bonnie Crombie and Carolyn Parrish raising taxes 30% over the last four years alone. 

For seniors living on fixed incomes, these increases have pushed them to the brink. Today, thousands of seniors are worried that they won’t be able to afford to stay in their own homes. 

Many seniors have spent 20, 30 or even 40 years building their lives in Mississauga. They raised their families here, contributed to their communities and helped build the city we know today. They shouldn’t have to worry that rising property taxes will eventually force them out of the homes they worked their whole lives to afford.

That’s why I’m proposing a permanent property tax freeze for qualifying Mississauga seniors.

I have already proposed freezing property tax increases for all Mississauga residents for a minimum of two years. But seniors who have called Mississauga home for decades deserve additional protection.

Under my plan, qualifying seniors would never again have to face an increase in their municipal property taxes.

The specific eligibility requirements will be developed in partnership with City Council, but my proposal would focus on seniors who:

• Are 65 years of age or older;

• Have owned their Mississauga home for at least 20 years;

• Use the home as their primary residence; and

• Do not own multiple homes or properties.

This is about protecting long-term homeowners who have deep roots in Mississauga and giving them certainty about one of their biggest household expenses.

Affordability isn't just about what things cost today. It's about knowing you can afford to stay in your home tomorrow.

Seniors built this city. Now it's time we give them a break.