Fredericton property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Fredericton is $1.3086 per $100 (1.3086% of assessed value), up 0.0% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $6,543 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.3086%
- $1.3086 per $100
- Change from 2025
- 0.0%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in New Brunswick
- 3 of 3
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $6,543
- Example value, before credits
Fredericton property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Fredericton property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (per $100) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fredericton residential tax rate (inside area) | Municipal | 1.3086 | 1.3086% | 100.0% | $6,543 | 1 |
| Total | 1.3086 | 1.3086% | 100% | $6,543 |
Rate per $100 of assessed value: City of Fredericton 'inside' residential rate (headline; the main urban area, about 88% of households per the 2024 budget text). 2026 inside rate unchanged at $1.3086 per $100; other areas up 5 cents. City example: average house value $357,000, average tax bill $4,672 (s4). 2026 was a provincial one-year assessment freeze year (value for taxation, with some exceptions, held at the 2025 level). Provincial rate: owner-occupied primary residences pay only the municipal rate (City: 'Primary homes pay only municipal taxes'); non-owner-occupied residential property (e.g. apartments, second homes) also pays the provincial residential rate (GNB page checked 2026-10-28: 'The provincial tax rate is $0.5617 per $100 of assessed value'; the Residential Property Tax Credit reduces it to $0 on the first 0.5 hectares around a primary residence). Total left null; the site computes.
Rates differ by area of Fredericton. The table shows the main area. Other areas in 2026:
- Outside:
- Saint Mary's: Areas amalgamated into the City in 2023 also pay a provincial rate of $0.4115 per $100 for road maintenance (City NOTE).
- Douglas/Pepper Creek/Estey's Bridge: Areas amalgamated into the City in 2023 also pay a provincial rate of $0.4115 per $100 for road maintenance (City NOTE).
- Lakeside Estates: Areas amalgamated into the City in 2023 also pay a provincial rate of $0.4115 per $100 for road maintenance (City NOTE).
- Lincoln (Airport): Areas amalgamated into the City in 2023 also pay a provincial rate of $0.4115 per $100 for road maintenance (City NOTE).
Rates as published for the residential class. Bills can also include fixed charges, local improvement levies and utility fees that are not based on assessed value.
Fredericton property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | $1.4086 per $100 | 1.4086% | — |
| 2023 | $1.3386 per $100 | 1.3386% | −5.0% |
| 2024 | $1.3286 per $100 | 1.3286% | −0.7% |
| 2025 | $1.3086 per $100 | 1.3086% | −1.5% |
| 2026 | $1.3086 per $100 | 1.3086% | 0.0% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Fredericton residential tax rate (inside area) | 1.4086 | 1.3386 | 1.3286 | 1.3086 | 1.3086 |
Fredericton compared with other New Brunswick cities
Compare two citiesFredericton's total residential rate of 1.3086% is below the 1.4081% average of the 3 New Brunswick municipalities we cover. A lower rate does not always mean a lower bill: tax = assessed value × rate, so cities with high home values often have lower rates.
| Municipality | Latest year | Total rate (% of value) | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fredericton | 2026 | 1.3086% | $6,543 |
| Saint John | 2026 | 1.5544% | $7,772 |
| Moncton | 2026 | 1.3614% | $6,807 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All New Brunswick municipalities · National rankings
When Fredericton property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- May 31, 2026
Property taxes in New Brunswick are billed and collected by the Province (Department of Finance and Treasury Board), not the City. 2026 tax bills were mailed March 2, 2026. Taxes billed in March must be paid in full by May 31 to avoid penalty; the penalty date printed on the notice governs (usually 85 days after mailing). Optional Equalized Payment Plan (EPP): 12 equal monthly pre-authorized withdrawals (on a date from the 15th to the end of the month), March to February, no penalties; requires no prior-year arrears; renews automatically; applications for 2027 accepted until May 31, 2027.
Late payment: Provincial penalty of 0.7591% per month (9.50% annually) on overdue taxes, applied on the first day of each month after the penalty date until paid in full.
Look up or pay your bill
The Province's pages reviewed do not describe an online tax bill or account viewer. Assessed values and sale prices can be searched on Service New Brunswick's PAOL site (paol.snb.ca), linked from the Request for Review page; a misplaced assessment notice can be requested at 1-888-762-8600.
Fredericton official property tax page
Online banking (payee such as 'PROV NB - PROPERTY TAXES' (RBC) or 'New Brunswick Property Tax' (TD, CIBC, Simplii); account number = Property Account Number (PAN)); cheque or money order by mail payable to 'Minister of Finance and Treasury Board', Department of Finance, Revenue and Taxation Division, P.O. Box 100, Fredericton NB E3B 1B0; credit card via Pay Simply (third-party fee); in person at any Service New Brunswick location; Equalized Payment Plan.
From Fredericton's official property tax pages (sources 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Fredericton
How assessment works in New BrunswickAssessed by: Service New Brunswick (Property Assessment Services) assesses all property in the province; the City sets the tax rate. Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: January 1, 2026.
Assessments show the value as of January 1 each year; Property Assessment Notices are mailed in January (2026 notices: January 19, 2026). For 2026 a one-year freeze applies: the value for taxation, with some exceptions, remains at the 2025 level. To dispute, file a free Request for Review (RfR) online or by phone (1-888-762-8600) within 30 days of the mailing date on the Property Assessment Notice; the 2026 deadline was Feb. 18, 2026. The second level of appeal is the Assessment and Planning Appeal Tribunal. Filing an RfR does not change the tax payment deadline.
Rebates, credits and programs in Fredericton
All New Brunswick programsThese programs are run by the city or the province. Eligibility is decided by the organization that runs each one; follow the links for the official rules.
Equalized Payment Plan (EPP)
Pay annual property tax in 12 equal monthly pre-authorized payments with no penalties (budgeting tool, not a reduction). Run by Government of New Brunswick.
Residential Property Tax Credit
Owner-occupied primary residences automatically qualify; the credit reduces the provincial tax rate to $0 on the first 0.5 hectares of land around the home. Run by Government of New Brunswick.
Property Tax Allowance
New Brunswick's Property Tax Allowance reduces property tax on the primary residence of low-income owners, by up to $300 for 2026 depending on household taxable income. Legislation passed in June 2026 sets amounts of up to $400 for 2027.
Residential Property Tax Credit
New Brunswick's Residential Property Tax Credit is applied against the provincial portion of property tax on an owner's principal residence, reducing the provincial rate to $0 on the first 0.5 hectares of land around the home. The owner still pays all municipal (local) property tax.
Property tax deferral program for seniors
New Brunswick's property tax deferral program for seniors lets an owner aged 65 or older defer annual property tax increases on a principal residence above a base year. Deferred tax and interest form a lien and are payable when the property is sold or transferred.
Other property taxes in Fredericton
Provincial road maintenance rate (2023 amalgamated areas) in force 2026
Properties in areas amalgamated into the City in 2023 (Saint Mary's, Douglas/Pepper Creek/Estey's Bridge, Lakeside Estates, Lincoln) pay an additional $0.4115 per $100 to the Province for road maintenance.
Fredericton property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Fredericton?
The total residential property tax rate in Fredericton for 2026 is $1.3086 per $100, which is 1.3086% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Fredericton residential tax rate (inside area) ($1.3086 per $100).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Fredericton?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $6,543 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Fredericton property taxes due in 2026?
Bills are issued by the Province of New Brunswick; 2026 bills were mailed March 2, 2026 and taxes billed in March must be paid by May 31 to avoid penalty (the penalty date on your notice governs).
What is Fredericton's 2026 property tax rate?
$1.3086 per $100 of assessed value for the main 'inside' area, unchanged from 2025. Other areas: Outside $1.2065, Saint Mary's $0.6659, Douglas/Pepper Creek/Estey's Bridge $0.7786, Lakeside Estates $0.7362, Lincoln (Airport) $0.5542.
Do Fredericton homeowners pay the provincial property tax?
Not on a primary residence: the City says primary homes pay only municipal taxes, and the provincial Residential Property Tax Credit reduces the provincial rate to $0 on the first 0.5 hectares. Apartments, businesses and second homes pay both municipal and provincial tax.
How do I appeal my Fredericton property assessment?
File a free Request for Review with Service New Brunswick online or at 1-888-762-8600 within 30 days of the mailing date on your Property Assessment Notice (Feb. 18, 2026 for the 2026 tax year).
What is the penalty for late property tax payment in Fredericton?
The Province charges 0.7591% per month (9.50% a year) on overdue taxes, starting the first day of the month after the penalty date.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Budget & Finance (2026 Budget Information; Tax Rates 2025 and 2026), City of FrederictonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Budget & Finance - Budget 2024 (Wayback capture of 2024-05-18), City of Fredericton (archived by the Internet Archive)Tax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Budget & Finance - Budget 2023 and Budget 2022 (Wayback capture of 2023-09-21), City of Fredericton (archived by the Internet Archive)Tax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Information (2026), City of FrederictonTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- How property tax works in New Brunswick, Government of New BrunswickTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property tax billing cycle, Government of New BrunswickTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- How to pay your property taxes, Government of New BrunswickTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Equalized Payment Plan (EPP), Government of New BrunswickTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property assessment notices mailed (news release, January 19, 2026), Government of New Brunswick / Service New BrunswickTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- File a Request for Review, Service New Brunswick (Property Assessment Services)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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