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Ontario Property Taxes by City 2025

Last update February 27, 2026
477 locations updated with 2025 rates to date
97.75% of Ontario updated with 2025 rates

Ontario Property Tax Rates by City 2026

Property tax rates for 2026 are coming in the near future, and they will be updated here when they are published by Ontario municipalities.

This article explores Ontario property tax rates for over...

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Durham Region Property Tax Rates - GTA 2025

Compare Durham Region and GTA Property Tax Rates

Last updated December 10, 2025

Property taxes vary significantly between municipalities in Durham Region and the GTA.

This article explores rates including the following:

  • Municipal tax rate

  • Upper tier municipality tax rate (county or region)

  • Education tax rate

It does not include other considerations, including...

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Luxury Real Estate in Durham Region to Get a Boost with Toronto Land Transfer Tax Increase for 2026

Luxury home buyers have more incentive to stay away from Toronto and look to Durham Region. The City of Toronto is at it again, with another jump in their Municipal Land Transfer Tax, which was voted into effect by council on December 17, 2025 and is effective on sales starting on April 1, 2026.

The following table outlines the new rates for residential...

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Development Charges - Much lower outside of the Greater Toronto Area

There has been much discussion in the media recently regarding housing affordability and how development charges (and other taxes) drive up the cost of new homes.

There has been little coverage, however, on how these charges compare to areas outside of the GTA. Development charges are fees collected from property developers (builders) by a municipal and/or...

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Who Pays Property Taxes When a Home Is Sold? - A Guide for Ontario, Canada


When you're navigating the home buying or selling process in Ontario, understanding who is responsible for property taxes is crucial. Here’s a detailed breakdown to clear up this often confusing aspect of real estate transactions.

Understanding Property Taxes in Ontario

Property taxes in Ontario are levied annually by municipal governments to fund local...

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Why are property taxes so high in Oshawa?

This article will help you understand the property tax rates in Oshawa compared to other communities in the GTA where you might consider buying a home.

It may be helpful to note that Oshawa's property tax rate is not the highest in Ontario.

How do property tax rates in Oshawa compare to other cities in the GTA?

Following is a list of GTA municipal...

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