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

• Ontario's property tax system
• How property tax bills are calculated
• How to request your Tax Certificate
• NEW — 2008 property assessments for 2009-2012
• NEW — FAQs about 2008 property assessments
• Property assessments
• Property tax estimator
• Supplementary assessment
• School support
• Fees
• Tax classes & tax rates
• Farm Grant Program
• Solid Waste Utility Funding

Your Tax Bill & 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 / 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

Do You Have Questions?

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

Last updated: May 13, 2009