Property Taxes

Property taxes provide cities with the funds they need to deliver hundreds of day-to-day services and programs. This site will explain how the property tax system works, where your tax dollars are spent, and how you can quickly find answers to all your tax questions.

General tax information

• How to request your Tax Certificate
• Property tax estimator
• Supplementary assessment
• School support
• Fees
• Tax classes & tax rates
• Farm Grant Program
• Solid Waste Utility Funding

Your tax bill and payment options

• Receipts & Statement of Taxes
• Payment Options
• Pre-authorized payment plans
• Change of ownership or address 

Residents

• Low-income seniors & low-income disabled persons tax deferral program
• Cancellation, reduction or refunds of taxes 

Businesses, charities and landlords

• Information for capped classes
• Commercial / industrial tax rebates
• Registered charitable organizations
• Landlord & tenant notices 

Property tax sales

• Ottawa properties for sale due to tax arrears
• Tax sale process 

Questions and contact information

• General property tax FAQs
• Property assessment FAQs
• Disclosure of personal information
• Contact Revenue Branch

Last updated: May 27, 2011