Bradford West Gwillimbury property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Bradford West Gwillimbury is 1.10808%, up 3.7% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $5,540 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.1081%
- 1.10808%
- Change from 2025
- +3.7%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Ontario
- 46 of 60
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $5,540
- Example value, before credits
Bradford West Gwillimbury property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Bradford West Gwillimbury property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (Town purposes) | Municipal | 0.325501 | 0.3255% | 29.4% | $1,628 | 1 |
| Town capital levy | Other levies | 0.137753 | 0.1378% | 12.4% | $689 | 1 |
| Police purposes (South Simcoe Police Service levy) | Other levies | 0.170593 | 0.1706% | 15.4% | $853 | 1 |
| County of Simcoe | Upper-tier (region or county) | 0.321233 | 0.3212% | 29.0% | $1,606 | 1 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | Education | 0.153 | 0.1530% | 13.8% | $765 | 1 |
| Total (as published) | 1.10808 | 1.1081% | 100% | $5,540 |
Residential & Farm (RT), 2026 Tax Rates: Town Purposes 0.00325501, Capital Levy 0.00137753, Police Purposes 0.00170593, County Purposes 0.00321233, Education Purposes 0.00153000, Total 0.01108080. Rates are printed by the Town as decimal fractions of assessed value (e.g. Residential & Farm RT total 0.01108080); converted here to percent by moving the decimal point only (x100). Same rates apply to RH, RL, Multi-Residential (MT) and New Multi-Residential classes; there is no separate urban/rural rate ('Total Tax Rates Urban/Rural'). Council adopted the 2026 Budget on December 18, 2025, 'reflecting a 3.71% total increase paid via annual property taxes'. The 2026 tax rate by-law number and date were not retrieved.
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.
Bradford West Gwillimbury property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.945427% | 0.9454% | — |
| 2023 | 0.998369% | 0.9984% | +5.6% |
| 2024 | 1.040351% | 1.0404% | +4.2% |
| 2025 | 1.06848% | 1.0685% | +2.7% |
| 2026 | 1.10808% | 1.1081% | +3.7% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (Town purposes) | 0.311345 | 0.328885 | 0.339241 | 0.342297 | 0.325501 |
| Town capital levy | 0.073562 | 0.089931 | 0.105768 | 0.121703 | 0.137753 |
| Police purposes (South Simcoe Police Service levy) | 0.128486 | 0.137753 | 0.142843 | 0.141123 | 0.170593 |
| County of Simcoe | 0.279034 | 0.2888 | 0.299499 | 0.310357 | 0.321233 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 |
Bradford West Gwillimbury compared with other Ontario cities
Compare two citiesBradford West Gwillimbury's total residential rate of 1.1081% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford West Gwillimbury | 2026 | 1.1081% | $5,540 |
| St. Thomas | 2026 | 1.8233% | $9,116 |
| Innisfil | 2026 | 1.2396% | $6,198 |
| New Tecumseth | 2026 | 1.1100% | $5,550 |
| Timmins | 2026 | 2.1685% | $10,843 |
| Lakeshore | 2026 | 1.4373% | $7,186 |
| County of Brant | 2026 | 1.2515% | $6,258 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings
When Bradford West Gwillimbury property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- February 26, 2026
- April 28, 2026
- June 26, 2026
- September 28, 2026
Property taxes are billed twice a year (interim and final), each payable in two instalments. 2026 tax year (all properties): interim bill mailed February 2, 2026, due February 26 and April 28, 2026; final bill mailed June 2, 2026, due June 26 and September 28, 2026. Interim bills are based on no more than 50% of the previous year's annualized taxes. The Town has also posted its 2027 calendar (pending by-law approval): interim due February 25 and April 28, 2027; final due June 28 and September 28, 2027.
Late payment: Penalty and interest at the rate of 1.25% per month added to each instalment past due on the first day of each calendar month until paid in full.
Look up or pay your bill
Property owners can view property tax and water/wastewater account information in Virtual Town Hall (owners only, not tenants). Reprints of a bill or statement require an owner to visit the Finance Office with photo ID and pay a $10 fee.
Bradford West Gwillimbury official property tax page
Pre-authorized debit: Due Date Plan (withdrawals on each due date) or 10-Month Plan (January-May: 10% of the previous year's annualized taxes; June-October: final bill divided by 5; withdrawn on the last business day of each month); enrol before November 30 (interim billing) or before April 30 (final billing). Online/telephone banking or at the teller using the 19-digit roll number (starting 4312, ending 0000). Cheque by mail to Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury, P.O. Box 160, Bradford, ON L3Z 2A8. In person at the Finance Office, 61 Holland St. E (cash, cheque or debit; no credit cards) or cheque in the after-hours drop box. Credit card only through Virtual Town Hall (service fee charged). E-billing available by email request to [email protected].
From Bradford West Gwillimbury's official property tax pages (sources 11, 4, 5). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Bradford West Gwillimbury
How assessment works in OntarioAssessed by: MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: January 1, 2016.
Assessment value disputes go to MPAC: file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) by the deadline stated on your assessment notice. If you disagree with MPAC's RfR decision, you have 90 days after receiving MPAC's notification to appeal to the Assessment Review Board (ARB). Separately, tax appeals for reasons under sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act (e.g. class change, demolition, fire) are filed with the Town on its form; the last day is February 28 of the year following the change.
Rebates, credits and programs in Bradford West Gwillimbury
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.
Town of BWG Low-Income Seniors Property Tax Penalty & Interest Rebate
Rebate of the tax penalties and interest paid in the previous year for low-income seniors (defined by the Town as those receiving the Old Age Security Guaranteed Income Supplement) living at the property; apply each year by March 31. Rebates over $25 with no current arrears are paid by cheque; otherwise credited to the tax account. Run by Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
County of Simcoe Low-Income Seniors / Low Income Disabled Persons Program (By-Law 7071-24)
Cancellation of tax increases, to a maximum of $250 annually, for low-income seniors receiving the GIS and low-income disabled persons receiving ODSP assistance; apply annually between June 1 and December 31. Run by County of Simcoe (administered by the Town of BWG).
Charity Rebate Program
Rebate under section 361 of the Municipal Act for CRA-registered charities occupying commercial or industrial space; applications due before February 28 of the following year. Run by Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury.
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.
Other property taxes in Bradford West Gwillimbury
Capital levy and police levy in force 2026
Every property's bill includes a Town capital levy and a police purposes levy as separate rate columns (2026 residential: 0.00137753 and 0.00170593).
Bradford West Gwillimbury property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Bradford West Gwillimbury?
The total residential property tax rate in Bradford West Gwillimbury for 2026 is 1.10808%, which is 1.1081% of assessed value. It is made up of Town of Bradford West Gwillimbury (Town purposes) (0.325501%), Town capital levy (0.137753%), Police purposes (South Simcoe Police Service levy) (0.170593%), County of Simcoe (0.321233%), Education (Province of Ontario) (0.153%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Bradford West Gwillimbury?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $5,540 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
What is Bradford West Gwillimbury's 2026 residential property tax rate?
The 2026 Residential & Farm (RT) total rate is 0.01108080 (1.108080%) of assessed value: Town purposes 0.00325501, capital levy 0.00137753, police 0.00170593, County of Simcoe 0.00321233 and education 0.00153000.
When are Bradford West Gwillimbury property taxes due in 2026?
Interim instalments were due February 26 and April 28, 2026; final instalments were due June 26 and September 28, 2026.
How often are Bradford West Gwillimbury property taxes billed?
Twice a year: an interim bill (mailed early February) and a final bill (mailed early June), each payable in two instalments.
What is the late payment penalty in Bradford West Gwillimbury?
Penalty and interest of 1.25% per month is added to each past-due instalment on the first day of each calendar month until paid in full.
Can I pay Bradford West Gwillimbury property taxes by credit card?
Only through the Town's Virtual Town Hall online service, which charges a service fee. The Finance Office accepts cash, cheque or debit only.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- 2026 Tax Rates (all property classes), Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2025 Tax Rates (all property classes), Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2024 Tax Rates (all property classes), Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes (billing calendar, Virtual Town Hall, FAQ), Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2027 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Paying Your Property Taxes, Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessments, Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax Incentives and Rebate Programs, Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Ontario Financial Information Return, Schedule 22, 2022-2025 (Bradford West Gwillimbury T), Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2022 Tax Rates (Town web page, archived copy), Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2023 Tax Rates (Town web page, archived copy), Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes: 2026 Calendar (Town web page, archived copy of July 10, 2026), Town of Bradford West GwillimburyTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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