2024 Budget
On Nov. 28, 2023, Burlington City Council approved the 2024 budget, focused on essentials, front line services and preparing for growth. Once the budget is approved, the tax department will send out tax bills to collect the funds we need to deliver these services to you.
2024 Property Tax Split
The property tax bill is made up of three portions:
- The City of Burlington services are 50.5 per cent
- Halton Region services are 32.8 per cent and
- the Boards of Education are 16.7 per cent
2024 Total Tax Increase: 6.58 per cent
The City's portion of the total tax increase is 4.99 per cent. With the Region's increase and no change to the Boards of Education, the 2024 total tax increase is 6.58 per cent. This means for every $100,000 that MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation) values a home, there is an increase of $56.70.
| 2023 Taxes | 2024 Taxes | $ Tax Increase | % Tax Increase |
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| $861.45 | $918.15 | $56.70 | 6.58% |
*per $100,000 residential urban assessment. Numbers may not add due to rounding.
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*per $100,000 urban residential assessment. Numbers may not add due to rounding. |
Property Tax Bill and Payment Frequency
The City sends out two bills outlining four payments for the year.
Interim Bill
The interim bill is sent at the beginning of the year and includes two payment stubs:
- February payment due date
- April payment due date
This bill is based on last year’s levy and does not include the budget or assessment changes.
Final Bill
The final tax bill is sent in the spring and includes two payment stubs:
- June payment due date
- September payment due date
The final bill reflects budget changes and applicable property assessment changes.
How Your Taxes are Used
We recognize the importance of taxpayers understanding the City services they receive in return for their property tax dollars. Your total property tax bill with the City of Burlington contributes to more than just the cost of these City services. We also collect taxes on behalf of Halton Region and the Province of Ontario's education system.
Property Tax Bill Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What makes up the 6.58 per cent? |
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Burlington property taxes have three payees. These are the percentage increases from 2023 to 2024 for each budget:
When these are blended, the increase is 6.58 per cent or $56.70 per $100,000. |
Why does my Final Tax Bill seem higher? |
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If you look at the City of Burlington increase on the current/Final bill, it may look like an even bigger increase if it’s compared to the previous/interim bill. Comparing the 2024 Interim property tax bill that went out at the beginning of the year to the 2024 Final property tax bill that just went out does not show the true picture. To get a true number, compare your 2023 Final property tax bill to your 2024 Final property tax bill. The interim bill is only half of last year’s property taxes. It does not include:
To get an exact number, compare your 2024 final tax bill with the final bill from the same time last year. For more information on budgets and taxes, please visit burlington.ca/budget, burlington.ca/propertytax and watch for 2025 budget information coming soon. |
How is my tax bill calculated? |
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Your tax bill is determined by multiplying your assessment by the tax rates determined by the City, Halton Region and the Province of Ontario (education). |