Ottawa Property Tax 2025

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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.

How Ottawa Property Tax Is Calculated

Ottawa uses MPAC Current Value Assessments. The 2025 residential tax rate is 1.095599%.

Formula: Annual Tax = CVA × 0.01095599

Sample Calculations

Home ValueEstimated Annual Tax
$500,000$5,478/yr ($456/mo)
$750,000$8,217/yr ($685/mo)
$1,000,000$10,956/yr ($913/mo)

Ottawa Property Tax Calculator

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Payment Schedule

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.

How to Appeal Your Property Assessment

Ottawa homeowners follow MPAC's RfR process (120-day window from assessment notice) and can then appeal to Ontario's Assessment Review Board (ARB).

Disclaimer: Tax rates shown are estimates based on publicly available 2025 data. Actual bills may differ due to assessment phase-in, local levies, or homeowner credits. Always confirm with your local municipality.

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