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Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP)

Ministry of Natural Resources

Managed forest taxed at 25% of the municipal residential property tax rate

Property tax reduction for landowners who prepare and follow an approved Managed Forest Plan; enrolled forest is taxed at 25% of the municipal residential rate.

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Who qualifies

Land owned by a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, or a Canadian business, trust or conservation authority, with at least 4 hectares (9.88 acres) of forest on a single property on one municipal roll number and a minimum number of trees per hectare. Residences and landscaped areas are not eligible.

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Evidence from the official page

  • amount“taxed at 25% of the municipal residential property tax rate” source ↗
  • deadline“The deadline to add new lands to the program to qualify for the following taxation year is June 30 .” source ↗
  • eligibility“have at least 4 hectares (9.88 acres) of forest on a single property in Ontario on one municipal roll number” source ↗

Verified 2026-10-09 · High confidence. Always confirm on the official page before applying.