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15 programs for Belleville
BellevilleClosed for 2026
Senior property-tax credit
$1,200 credit · checked in 2026
Qualifying senior homeowners can apply each year for a credit against their Belleville property taxes.
Annual deadline: August 31 · 2026 deadline passed
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Be 65 or older by December 31 of the application year.
Receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS).
Own and occupy the property as your principal residence.
Your next step
When applications open after annual budget approval, apply online or in person at Belleville City Hall, 169 Front St. The 2026 deadline has passed; ask the Taxation office about the next intake.
A yearly property-tax credit for qualifying Belleville homeowners receiving ODSP benefits.
Annual deadline: August 31 · 2026 deadline passed
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Receive Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP) benefits.
Own and occupy the property as your principal residence.
Your next step
Applications become available after annual budget approval. Submit online where offered or in person at Belleville City Hall, 169 Front St. The 2026 deadline has passed; contact Taxation for the next intake.
An additional water-bill credit for qualifying low-income senior and ODSP homeowners, using the property-tax rebate application.
Annual deadline: August 31 at 4:30 p.m. · 2026 deadline passed
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Qualify under the City’s low-income senior or ODSP homeowner rules.
Own and occupy the home as your principal residence.
Have a water account in good standing. Check the application’s full annual eligibility rules.
Your next step
Use the City’s combined rebate application online or visit City Hall, 169 Front St. The 2026 application deadline has passed; contact water billing for the next intake.
Reduced fees for eligible City recreation, including many swimming, skating, camp, membership and drop-in options.
Annual renewal · approval expires June 30
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Household income determines the approved discount.
Bring the requested identification, income and residency documents to your appointment.
Private lessons and some extras are excluded.
Your next step
Complete the City’s online form or call to request one, then follow its appointment instructions. Assistance runs July 1 to June 30 and must be renewed annually; use the current application for income limits.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localCheck your eligibility
YMCA financial assistance
Assistance based on your circumstances
Help with YMCA membership, selected programs and summer camp when paying the full fee is a barrier.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Available to individuals and families unable to pay the full fees.
The YMCA determines the assistance available; a fixed discount is not promised.
Your next step
Visit the membership-services desk at the Belleville or John Williams (Trenton) branch. The YMCA says no appointment is necessary. Ask the branch what to bring.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localCheck your eligibility
Monthly electricity-bill help
$35–$75/month standard credit · checked in 2026
The Ontario Electricity Support Program (OESP) puts an ongoing credit directly on eligible households’ electricity bills.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Qualification and amount depend on household size and after-tax income.
Some households qualify for an enhanced credit, including certain medical-device or electric-heating needs.
OW and ODSP recipients should contact their caseworker about applying.
Your next step
Apply through the official OESP website, by mail or with free help from a designated intake agency. Call an agency before visiting. Keep income documents and SINs with the official provider; QRC does not collect them.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localCheck your eligibility
Emergency energy-bill help
Up to $650 · up to $780 for electric heat
LEAP helps eligible households behind on electricity or natural-gas bills and facing possible disconnection.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Meet the program’s household income and size requirements.
Be behind on an electricity or natural-gas bill and at risk of disconnection.
The grant cannot exceed the amount owed; this is emergency help rather than an ongoing monthly credit.
Your next step
Use the Ontario Energy Board’s official intake-agency list. The agency assesses eligibility and pays approved help directly to the utility. Electricity assistance is up to $650, or $780 for electric heat; natural gas is up to $650, as checked in 2026.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localContact for availability
Smiles Across Canada
Charity dental care · Trenton clinic
The local dental charity formerly known as Gift from the Heart helps people facing barriers to emergency and preventive oral health care.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Serves underserved community members in Belleville and Quinte West.
Contact the clinic to discuss your needs, coverage, available treatment and any charges; an appointment or all treatment at no cost is not guaranteed.
Your next step
Call 613-392-1171 to ask about patient intake, available care and an appointment. The clinic is at 20 Joseph St., Trenton. The charity also accepts CDCP, ODSP, OW and private insurance; ask how your coverage applies and confirm any charges before treatment.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localCheck your eligibility
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Help paying eligible dental costs
Federal help with dental costs for eligible Canadian residents of all ages who have no access to private dental insurance.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Have no access to private dental insurance or coverage, including through work, a pension or family member; declining available insurance generally does not qualify.
Adjusted family net income must be below $90,000.
You and your spouse or common-law partner, if applicable, must meet Canadian tax-residency and previous-year tax-filing requirements.
Your next step
Applications for the 2026–2027 benefit period are open on Canada.ca, or call Service Canada at 1-833-537-4342. Government dental coverage does not automatically exclude you, but benefits must be checked with the provider. Co-payments and additional charges may apply, including when the dentist’s fee exceeds the plan fee; get a cost estimate before treatment.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localCheck your eligibility
Ontario Seniors Dental Care Program
Routine dental care for qualifying seniors
Provincial routine dental care for eligible low-income Ontario seniors aged 65 and older, delivered locally through public health.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Be 65 or older and live in Ontario.
Current public-health guidance lists annual net income of $25,480 or less for a single person, or $42,290 or less for a couple, as checked in October 2026.
Have no other dental benefits apart from the Canadian Dental Care Plan. OSDCP and CDCP are separate programs; do not assume their coverage can be combined for the same service.
Your next step
Apply through Ontario, mail the provincial form or ask Southeast Public Health for application help. After approval, call 613-966-5500 ext. 680 to arrange local care; the Belleville clinic is at 179 North Park St. Appointments and treatment availability must be confirmed. Some services, including dentures, have coverage limits.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localCheck your eligibility
Healthy Smiles Ontario
Provincial dental help for eligible children
Preventive, routine and emergency dental care for qualifying children and youth aged 17 and younger.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Child must be 17 or younger, live in Ontario and meet the relevant program’s financial or urgent-care requirements.
Some children are automatically enrolled through qualifying family benefits, including OW, ODSP, ACSD or Temporary Care Assistance.
Healthy Smiles Ontario can coordinate with CDCP; ask the dental provider how the child’s coverage applies.
Your next step
Read the Ontario application requirements or call Southeast Public Health at 613-966-5500 ext. 680 for help with eligibility, paper forms or an appointment. The local public-health hygiene clinics are by appointment; urgent treatment needs are assessed rather than automatically approved.
A place to meet people and try social, arts, games, wellness and learning activities for adults aged 50 and over.
Who can join & how to get started
Who it is for
For adults aged 50 and older.
Membership and individual program fees are separate; check the current activity schedule and registration requirements.
Your next step
Visit the City’s 50+ Centre page to join online, or call 613-966-4632. The centre is at the west entrance of Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre, 265 Cannifton Rd. Confirm the session time and any extra charge before visiting.
Community Care for South Hastings offers meal support to eligible people in Belleville, including Thurlow, who need help shopping or cooking.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Generally for adults 60+ with support needs related to aging, illness, injury or physical impairment.
Some adults aged 18–59 with a physical disability, debilitating chronic illness or Hospice Quinte involvement may qualify.
The agency assesses individual need, other available supports and service availability.
Your next step
Call 613-969-0130 to discuss eligibility, delivery, meal choices and current charges. If paying is difficult, discuss that with the agency. These Belleville services should not be assumed available at a Quinte West address.
Appointment rides · transport and parking fees apply
Community Care for South Hastings arranges volunteer rides to medical, dental and therapy appointments for eligible Belleville-area residents.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
Individual assessment and driver availability apply; a waiting list is possible.
Generally for older adults or qualifying adults with disability or illness-related support needs.
Clients must be independently mobile; volunteer drivers do not provide wheelchair assistance.
Your next step
Call 613-969-0130, ideally 3–5 business days before the appointment. Confirm the trip, escort needs and charges. Ask about alternatives if wheelchair assistance is needed; this is not emergency transport.
Quinte West · Belleville · Ontario/localContact for availability
SMILE help to stay at home
Assessed support and possible service funding
VON’s Seniors Managing Independent Living Easily program helps frail seniors at risk of losing independence access daily-living support.
Who it helps & how to get started
Main requirements
For frail seniors whose functional or cognitive impairment puts independent living at risk.
An assessment and income criteria determine eligibility for funded services.
People above the funding threshold may still receive help navigating community services.
Your next step
Contact VON’s Hastings Northumberland Prince Edward office at 613-392-4181 about SMILE assessment and service coverage. Eligible supports can include meals, transport, housekeeping, shopping, respite, foot care and seasonal chores; funding is not automatic.