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Municipal government programs or tax relief for seniors.

Front or side door garbage collection

For Toronto residents who need help getting garbage and recycling bins to the curb. Application must be signed by your physician.
https://www.toronto.ca/311/knowledgebase/kb/docs/articles/solid-waste-management-services/collections-operations/daytime-collect

Hardship fund

Assistance to needy residents for getting medical supplies and devices.
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/employment-social-support/health-support/?accordion=help-with-health-related-expenses-fo

Homemakers and nurses services

For Toronto residents who need assistance with household activities of daily living, and who have limited financial resources. You may need to pay a portion of the cost.
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/seniors-disabled/homemakers-and-nurses-services/

Sidewalk snow-clearing

City of Toronto will clear your sidewalk for free if you are over 65, and no relatives under 65 live with you. Service available in some parts of Toronto, York and East York only.
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/streets-parking-transportation/road-maintenance/winter-maintenance/clearing-snow-and-ic

Toronto property tax and water relief programs

Property tax increase deferral program, property tax increase cancellation program, water rebate program.
https://www.toronto.ca/services-payments/property-taxes-utilities/property-tax/property-tax-rebates-and-relief-programs/property

Toronto senior services

http://www.211toronto.ca/topic/older-adults

Toronto Seniors' Portal

Information about city services and initiatives.
https://www.toronto.ca/community-people/housing-shelter/seniors-disabled/
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