Canada Property Tax Calculator 2022
Estimate annual municipal property tax based on assessed value and local tax rates.
Introduction
🎯 What
Canada Property Tax Calculator 2022. Estimate municipal property tax based on assessed value and local tax rates.
👥 Who
Homeowners, landlords, real estate investors, buyers.
💡 Why
To estimate annual municipal property tax based on assessed value and local tax rates.
📍 Property Details
Enter 1-12. If less than 12, tax is prorated.
📊 Tax Rates (%)
*Rates are estimates. Adjust manually for exact municipal figures.
🏚️ Vacancy Tax
🎁 Exemptions & Rebates
💰 Tax Breakdown
Detailed Tax Calculation
Property Tax Overview
Property Tax in Canada
- Property tax in Canada is a MUNICIPAL tax (not federal).
- Based on assessed property value.
- Tax rates vary by Province, City / Municipality, and Property type.
- Paid annually or in installments.
- Separate from income tax and capital gains tax.
Core Property Tax Formula
base_property_tax = assessed_value × municipal_tax_rate
education_tax = assessed_value × education_tax_rate
special_levy_tax = assessed_value × special_levy_rate
annual_property_tax = base_property_tax + education_tax + special_levy_tax
Property Types
- Residential (owner-occupied)
- Residential (rental)
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Agricultural
- Vacant land
Allowances & Deductions
- Senior citizen rebates: Reduction for seniors.
- Disability exemptions: Relief for disability.
- Principal residence rebate: For owner-occupied homes.
- First-time homeowner rebate: Rebates for first-time buyers.
- Agricultural property relief: Relief for farm use.
- Heritage property relief: Municipal specific.
Tax Slabs Explanation
- Property tax does NOT use income slabs.
- Flat percentage based on assessed value.
- Different rates apply to different property classes.
- Education and special levies added separately.
Examples
Example 1
Property value: 600,000
Municipal rate: 0.8%
Education rate: 0.2%
Annual tax: (600,000 × 1.0%) = 6,000
Example 2
Rental property
Value: 800,000
Rate: 1.1%
Annual tax: 8,800
Vacancy tax added if applicable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is property tax federal or provincial?
A: No, it is municipal.
Q: Is property tax deductible?
A: Only for rental or business properties.
Q: Does property tax change yearly?
A: Yes, based on reassessment and municipal budgets.
Q: Is property tax same across Canada?
A: No, rates vary by city and province.
Q: Is mortgage included?
A: No, property tax is separate from mortgage payments.
Disclaimer: This calculator is for informational and Google AdSense content purposes only. Rates vary by municipality and are estimated for 2022. Results are not legal or financial advice. Always verify with your local municipality or tax authority.