Yellowknife property tax
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The 2026 residential property tax rate in Yellowknife is 9.55 mills (0.9550% of assessed value), down 7.2% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $4,775 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.9550%
- 9.55 mills
- Change from 2025
- −7.2%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Northwest Territories
- —
- The only Northwest Territories city we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $4,775
- Example value, before credits
Yellowknife property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Yellowknife property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (mills) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Yellowknife municipal tax (Residential class) | Municipal | 6.65 | 0.6650% | 69.6% | $3,325 | 1 |
| School tax (Residential class; levied by the City for Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, school year 2026/2027) | School | 2.9 | 0.2900% | 30.4% | $1,450 | 2 |
| Total | 9.55 | 0.9550% | 100% | $4,775 |
By-law No. 5137 (2026 Municipal Tax Levy By-law) sets Residential at 6.65 mills (Multi-Residential 7.25). By-law No. 5138 (2026 School Tax Levy By-law) sets the Residential education mill rate at 2.90 mills to meet requisitions of $9,217,287 (Yellowknife Education District No. 1) and $5,710,998 (Yellowknife Catholic School Board) for 2026/2027. Both were read a third time and finally passed on June 24, 2026. The City does not publish a combined total. 2026 is the first tax year using the 2025 General Assessment (land base year 2024), the first in seven years, which raised average residential assessments by 18.23%. Council approved a 3.7% increase in the overall municipal levy.
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.
Yellowknife property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 8.99 mills | 0.8990% | — |
| 2023 | 9.24 mills | 0.9240% | +2.8% |
| 2024 | 9.56 mills | 0.9560% | +3.5% |
| 2025 | 10.29 mills | 1.0290% | +7.6% |
| 2026 | 9.55 mills | 0.9550% | −7.2% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Yellowknife municipal tax (Residential class) | 6.03 | 6.28 | 6.6 | 6.99 | 6.65 |
| School tax (Residential class; levied by the City for Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, school year 2022/2023) | 2.96 | — | — | — | — |
| School tax (Residential class; levied by the City for Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, school year 2023/2024) | — | 2.96 | — | — | — |
| School tax (Residential class; levied by the City for Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, school year 2024/2025) | — | — | 2.96 | — | — |
| School tax (Residential class; levied by the City for Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, school year 2025/2026) | — | — | — | 3.3 | — |
| School tax (Residential class; levied by the City for Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, school year 2026/2027) | — | — | — | — | 2.9 |
Yellowknife compared with other Northwest Territories cities
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When Yellowknife property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- March 31, 2026
- August 31, 2026
Two bills a year. The interim bill is mailed at the end of January and is 50% of the previous year's municipal and education levies; the 2026 interim taxes were due March 31, 2026. The final tax notice is mailed at the end of June for the remaining balance; it was due August 31, 2026. Alternatively, the interest-free pre-authorized tax installment plan takes 12 automatic withdrawals on the last business day of each month: January to June at 1/12 of the previous year's taxes, July to December at 1/6 of the balance on the June bill. Overdue charges must be paid before enrolling, and the plan is discontinued if other charges (such as unpaid utilities) are added to the tax account or a payment bounces.
Late payment: Accounts not paid by the due date are charged 1.8% per month until the taxes are paid in full. Unpaid taxes and penalties from previous years are also charged 1.8% on the first day of every month. Taxes unpaid as of December 31 are published in the local newspaper and collection costs are added.
Look up or pay your bill
Create a Yellowknife eServices account to view your property tax balance and previous years' taxation. Assessed values can be compared with other properties using the City Explorer tool.
Yellowknife official property tax page
In person at City Hall (4807 52nd Street) by cash, cheque or debit; by mail with a cheque or money order to PO Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4 (it must be received by the due date); postdated cheques dated on or before the due date; after-hours drop box at City Hall; online or telephone banking (the City page says to allow 2-3 business days, the 2026 guide says ten); through a mortgage company (P.I.T.); pre-authorized monthly plan. The eServices portal accepts payment for utility bills only, not property taxes.
From Yellowknife's official property tax pages (sources 11, 12). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Yellowknife
How assessment works in Northwest TerritoriesAssessed by: City of Yellowknife (City assessor; values follow standards set by territorial legislation and a territorially regulated building assessment manual).
Assessment notices are mailed at the beginning of January. Complaints must be filed in writing with the Registrar of the Board of Revision (P.O. Box 580, Yellowknife, NT X1A 2N4, or [email protected]) within 45 days of the mailing date on the assessment notice. Complaints can be made against the assessment only, not against taxes, and taxes stay due by the due date. If the owner disagrees with the Board's decision, it can be appealed to the territorial Assessment Appeal Tribunal and finally to the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories. For 2026, land values reflect 100% of market value for the 2024 base year and building values reflect typical depreciated replacement costs for 2025 (2025 General Assessment).
Rebates, credits and programs in Yellowknife
All Northwest Territories 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.
Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief
An annual rebate of up to $2,000 for owners aged 65 or older in the year they apply, or persons living with a disability, who own and reside on the property and provide supporting documents. An application (Tax Relief Form) is required. The City does not grant rebates for previous years. Run by City of Yellowknife.
Senior Citizens' and Disabled Persons' Property Tax Relief
The Northwest Territories' Senior Citizens' and Disabled Persons' Property Tax Relief lowers or removes property tax on the home of an owner aged 65 or older or an owner with a qualifying disability. In the General Taxation Area the GNWT provides a 100% rebate; in Yellowknife, Hay River, Fort Smith, Fort Simpson, Inuvik and Norman Wells the municipality runs the program.
Other property taxes in Yellowknife
School tax levy (school support declaration) in force 2026
The City collects school taxes and forwards them to Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools based on each owner's school support declaration. Without a declaration, taxes are split by enrolment (62.36% / 37.64% for 2026/2027). Owners can change their support in writing within 45 days of the assessment notice mailing date.
Yellowknife property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Yellowknife?
The total residential property tax rate in Yellowknife for 2026 is 9.55 mills, which is 0.9550% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Yellowknife municipal tax (Residential class) (6.65 mills), School tax (Residential class; levied by the City for Yellowknife Education District No. 1 and Yellowknife Catholic Schools, school year 2026/2027) (2.90 mills).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Yellowknife?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $4,775 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Yellowknife property taxes due in 2026?
The interim bill was due March 31, 2026 and the final tax notice was due August 31, 2026. Owners on the pre-authorized plan pay monthly instead.
What are Yellowknife's 2026 residential mill rates?
The municipal rate is 6.65 mills (By-law No. 5137) and the school rate is 2.90 mills (By-law No. 5138). Each mill is $1 of tax per $1,000 of assessed value.
What is the penalty for late property tax payments in Yellowknife?
1.8% per month on amounts not paid by the due date, until the taxes are paid in full.
How long do I have to appeal my Yellowknife assessment?
45 days from the mailing date on the assessment notice, which is mailed in early January. File in writing with the Registrar of the Board of Revision.
Is there property tax relief for seniors in Yellowknife?
Yes. The City's Senior Citizens and Disabled Persons Property Tax Relief gives a rebate of up to $2,000 a year. Owners must apply with the Tax Relief Form, and rebates are not granted for previous years.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- By-law No. 5137, 2026 Municipal Tax Levy By-law, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5138, 2026 School Tax Levy By-law, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5108, 2025 Municipal Tax Levy, City of YellowknifeTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5109, 2025 School Tax Levy, City of YellowknifeTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5088, 2024 Municipal Tax Levy, City of YellowknifeTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5089, 2024 School Tax Levy, City of YellowknifeTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5070, 2023 Municipal Tax Levy By-law, City of YellowknifeTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5071, 2023 School Tax Levy By-law, City of YellowknifeTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5060, 2022 Municipal Tax Levy By-law, City of YellowknifeTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law No. 5061, 2022 School Tax Levy By-law, City of YellowknifeTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Pay Your Taxes, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 A Guide to Property Taxes, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes FAQ, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Appeal Your Assessment, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Senior and Disabled Tax Relief, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessments and Taxes, City of YellowknifeTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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