Barrie property tax

By-law 2026-044, passed 29 April 2026, Appendix “A” (R – Residential, RT): municipal 1.314503%, education 0.153000%, total 1.467503%. Multi-residential and new multi-residential have the same rates (tax ratio 1.000000 per By-law 2026-035). Properties in the boundary expansion lands transferred from neighbouring townships receive a phase-in property tax credit under O. Reg. 402/25 (5 years for most classes, 20 years for farm/managed forest), shown on the final bill. Local improvement and special charges apply only to the properties on those rolls.

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.

Barrie's total residential rate of 1.4675% is above 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.

Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings

From Barrie's official property tax pages (sources 1, 2, 4). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.

These 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.

• Property Tax Deferral Program (Seniors and Low Income Persons with Disabilities)

  For owners aged 65 or older and/or receiving Ontario Disability Support Program benefits: property taxes are “frozen” at the base-year amount (the year prior to application); deferrals are interest free and must be repaid in full when the property is sold. A new application is required each year by August 31; taxes must be paid up to date to apply. Run by City of Barrie.

• Tax Adjustment: Cancellation, Reduction or Refund (Municipal Act, 2001 s. 357/358)

  Application to reduce or refund taxes if the property experienced a change during the year. Run by City of Barrie (Treasurer).

• Property Tax Rebate for Registered Charities & Similar Organizations

  Rebate of 40% of property taxes paid for eligible registered charities and similar organizations. Run by City of Barrie.

• Ontario Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant

  Referenced by the City: low-to-moderate income seniors may be eligible for up to $500 back on property taxes. Run by Province of Ontario.

• 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.