Reminder: Applications for Pilot Snow Removal Subsidy Program Open October 15

- Oct 13, 2026

Peterborough, ON – Residents are reminded that applications for the City of Peterborough's pilot Snow Removal Subsidy program open on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at 8:30 a.m. The program will provide financial assistance to eligible low-income seniors and residents with physical disabilities for snow removal during the 2026-2027 winter season.

Eligible residents may receive up to $450 toward snow removal costs, provided in two installments of up to $225.

Applications can be submitted online at peterborough.ca/SnowRemoval, by phone at 705-742-7777 or in person at City Hall, 500 George St. N. The application period closes on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at 4:30 p.m.

There are 100 spaces available in the pilot program. If more than 100 eligible applications are received, participants will be selected through a random selection process.

To be eligible for the program, applicants must:

Be a resident of the City of Peterborough;
Own and reside in their home during the winter season;
Not live in a condominium where snow removal is the responsibility of the condominium corporation;
Be unable to clear snow and have no other adult in the household physically able to do so;
Be 65 years of age or older, or have a physical disability; and
Have a total after-tax household income below the current Statistics Canada Low-income Measure (LIM), adjusted for family size.

Residents are responsible for arranging their own snow removal services, either through a snow clearing company or a neighbour who provides the service for a fee and issues receipts.

For more information, including household income eligibility limits and payment details, visit peterborough.ca/SnowRemoval, call 705-742-7777 or email snowremoval@peterborough.ca.