Accessibility Spotlight - September 2017

Accessible Formats for Tax and Water Bills Can I Receive my Tax and Water Bills in an Accessible Format? Absolutely! You can receive your tax and water bills in a variety of accessible formats, including: e-text Large print Braille  Contact the Revenue Services today to receive your billing documents in an accessible format: Telephone: 613-580-2444 TTY: 613-580-2401 Email: Revenue@Ottawa.ca Tax Deferral Program Did you know that the City of Ottawa has a Tax Deferral Program for people with disabilities and seniors who have low-income? Eligible homeowners can apply for a full or partial deferral of annual property taxes. Applicants who meet the criteria may defer payment of annual property taxes. Criteria for people with disabilities include: Receiving ongoing disability benefits (e.g. Ontario Disability Support Program) Eligibility to claim a disability amount on your Canada Revenue Agency Income Tax and Benefit Return. For more information on the Tax Deferral Program, please visit Ottawa.ca or contact Revenue Services: Telephone: 613-580-2444 TTY: 613-580-2401 Email: Revenue@Ottawa.ca

Remember, you can request accessible formats of City public documents and we welcome your disability-related feedback on the accessibility of our services, programs and facilities through the following channels: by phone at 3-1-1 and TTY (613-580-2401); by e-mail to the Accessibility Office at accessibilityoffice@ottawa.ca; and   in person at any of the City’s service locations.