Can I still claim the Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit for accessibility renovations?

The Ontario Healthy Homes Renovation Tax Credit was a refundable provincial credit that helped seniors aged 65 and older (and those sharing a home with an eligible senior) claim a portion of the cost of qualifying permanent home modifications to improve safety and accessibility. However, this credit was discontinued by the Ontario government and has not been available for recent tax years.

For current accessibility renovation support, Ontario seniors and people with disabilities should look primarily at the federal Home Accessibility Tax Credit (HATC). The HATC is a non-refundable federal credit for eligible renovations on a qualifying home — amounts are capped annually and the credit applies at the lowest federal tax rate. It applies to qualifying individuals who are 65 or older or who have an approved Disability Tax Credit.

To confirm which provincial credits are currently available for renovation costs in Ontario, check the current year's Form ON479 and the Ontario government's tax credit page. The provincial landscape for these credits changes with each budget.