Aurora property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Aurora is 0.873953%, up 2.7% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $4,370 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.8740%
- 0.873953%
- Change from 2025
- +2.7%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Ontario
- 53 of 60
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $4,370
- Example value, before credits
Aurora property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Aurora property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Aurora | Municipal | 0.328541 | 0.3285% | 37.6% | $1,643 | 1 |
| Regional Municipality of York | Upper-tier (region or county) | 0.392412 | 0.3924% | 44.9% | $1,962 | 1 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | Education | 0.153 | 0.1530% | 17.5% | $765 | 1 |
| Total (as published) | 0.873953 | 0.8740% | 100% | $4,370 |
Residential Taxable: Full (RT) row of the Town's 2026 Property Tax Rates sheet, published as decimal fractions (Municipal 0.00328541, Region 0.00392412, Education 0.00153000, Total 0.00873953); shown here as percent (x100). Multi-Residential (MT) has the same rates.
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.
Aurora property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.780072% | 0.7801% | — |
| 2023 | 0.803304% | 0.8033% | +3.0% |
| 2024 | 0.827408% | 0.8274% | +3.0% |
| 2025 | 0.850893% | 0.8509% | +2.8% |
| 2026 | 0.873953% | 0.8740% | +2.7% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Aurora | 0.291114 | 0.301412 | 0.312556 | 0.32203 | 0.328541 |
| Regional Municipality of York | 0.335958 | 0.348892 | 0.361852 | 0.375863 | 0.392412 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 |
Aurora compared with other Ontario cities
Compare two citiesAurora's total residential rate of 0.8740% is below the 1.4606% average of the 60 Ontario 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora | 2026 | 0.8740% | $4,370 |
| Halton Hills | 2025 | 0.9555% | $4,777 |
| Norfolk County | 2026 | 1.6584% | $8,292 |
| Welland | 2026 | 1.9816% | $9,908 |
| Belleville | 2026 | 2.0303% | $10,152 |
| North Bay | 2026 | 1.8104% | $9,052 |
| Sarnia | 2026 | 1.7972% | $8,986 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings
When Aurora property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- February 17, 2026
- April 21, 2026
- July 21, 2026
- September 22, 2026
Four instalments on two bills. The 2026 interim bill was due February 17 and April 21, 2026. The 2026 final bill (assessment x 2026 rates, less the interim billing amount) was issued in June/July and is due Tuesday, July 21 and Tuesday, September 22, 2026. Supplementary/omitted bills are typically due in two instalments.
Late payment: Interest of 1.25% per month (15% per annum) on all property taxes past due, applied on the first business day of the month following default and on the first business day of each month after that.
Look up or pay your bill
No online tax account portal is listed on the Town's property tax page. To get a bill reissued or learn your account balance, call Access Aurora at 905-727-1375 or email Access Aurora ([email protected]), Monday to Friday 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Aurora official property tax page
Online or telephone banking (account number = 19-digit roll number, no spaces or decimals); at most banks; by mail (cheque payable to Town of Aurora, 100 John West Way, Aurora, ON L4G 6J1); after-hours drop box at Aurora Town Hall; cheque or debit in person at Town Hall (cash no longer accepted at Town facilities); credit card online only through third-party Plastiq (service charge added). Pre-authorized plans: 11-month plan (last business day of January to November), instalment plan (withdrawn on the four due dates), and arrears plan.
From Aurora's official property tax pages (sources 6, 7, 9, 10). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Aurora
How assessment works in OntarioAssessed by: MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: January 1, 2016.
2026 taxes use assessments based on the January 1, 2016 valuation date (the reassessment remains postponed). Owners who disagree can file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC, free of charge; MPAC states the RfR deadline is March 31 of the 2026 property tax year. Residential properties must go through RfR before an Assessment Review Board appeal. MPAC: 1-866-296-6722, AboutMyProperty.
Rebates, credits and programs in Aurora
All Ontario 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.
Seniors and Low-income Disabled Person's Property Tax Deferral Program
Two programs (seniors 65+ receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement; low-income disabled persons receiving ODSP or GAINS with income of $23,000 or less single / $40,000 or less family) that defer the year-over-year increase in property taxes on a principal residence in York Region, interest free, until the property is sold or transferred. Deferred amounts plus other outstanding taxes cannot exceed 75% of assessed value; a lien may be registered. Apply annually by September 30 of the year the deferral is requested. Run by Town of Aurora with the Regional Municipality of York (York Region by-law).
Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)
A tax-free Ontario payment that helps residents with property tax and the sales tax on energy costs. For the 2026 benefit year the maximum is $1,307, or $1,488 for seniors, paid through the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
Northern Ontario Energy Credit (NOEC)
A tax-free payment for residents of 10 Northern Ontario districts to help with higher home energy costs. For the 2026 benefit year the maximum is $189 for a single person and $290 for families, paid through the Ontario Trillium Benefit.
Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)
An annual Ontario grant of up to $500 for low- to moderate-income homeowners aged 64 or older who paid Ontario property tax on their principal residence. It is claimed on Form ON-BEN with the income tax return and paid by the Canada Revenue Agency.
Aurora property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Aurora?
The total residential property tax rate in Aurora for 2026 is 0.873953%, which is 0.8740% of assessed value. It is made up of Town of Aurora (0.328541%), Regional Municipality of York (0.392412%), Education (Province of Ontario) (0.153%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Aurora?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $4,370 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Aurora property taxes due in 2026?
Interim instalments were due February 17 and April 21, 2026; final instalments are due Tuesday, July 21 and Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
What is Aurora's 2026 residential property tax rate?
0.873953% of assessed value (published as 0.00873953): Town of Aurora 0.328541%, York Region 0.392412% and education 0.153000%.
What is the penalty for paying Aurora property taxes late?
Interest of 1.25% per month (15% per year) on past-due taxes, charged on the first business day of the month after default and monthly after that. Council and staff cannot waive it.
Can I pay Aurora property taxes monthly?
Yes. The 11-month pre-authorized payment plan withdraws payments on the last business day of each month from January to November.
Can I pay Aurora property taxes by credit card?
Only online through the third-party provider Plastiq, which adds a service charge; the Town does not take credit cards in person for property taxes.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- 2026 Property Tax Rates, Town of AuroraTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2025 Property Tax Rates, Town of AuroraTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2024 Property Tax Rates, Town of AuroraTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2023 Property Tax Rates, Town of AuroraTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2022 Property Tax Rates, Town of AuroraTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes (2026 final due dates, payment plans, payment methods, programs), Town of AuroraTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes - 2026 interim due dates (Wayback capture 20260412052524), Town of AuroraTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Notices and Notifications (2026 valuation date; RfR deadline), Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 Property Tax Bill Insert (final bill), Town of AuroraTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan Frequently Asked Questions, Town of AuroraTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Seniors and Low-income Disabled Person's Property Tax Deferral Program (application form), Town of AuroraTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Ontario Financial Information Return, Schedule 22, 2022-2025 (Aurora T), Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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