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Ottawa's 2025 residential property tax rate is 1.095599% of MPAC assessed value. This includes municipal, area, and education levies.
Ottawa, Canada's capital, has higher property tax rates than Toronto to fund its robust municipal services, transit infrastructure, and federal-capital obligations. MPAC assessments are the basis for all calculations.
Ottawa uses MPAC Current Value Assessments. The 2025 residential tax rate is 1.095599%.
Formula: Annual Tax = CVA × 0.01095599
| Home Value | Estimated Annual Tax |
|---|---|
| $500,000 | $5,478/yr ($456/mo) |
| $750,000 | $8,217/yr ($685/mo) |
| $1,000,000 | $10,956/yr ($913/mo) |
Enter your home's assessed value to instantly estimate your annual property tax.
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Ottawa bills are issued twice annually (interim and final). Pre-authorized monthly payment plans are available. Payments are due in March, June, September, and December.
Ottawa homeowners follow MPAC's RfR process (120-day window from assessment notice) and can then appeal to Ontario's Assessment Review Board (ARB).