Fort Erie property tax

Residential & New Multi-Residential (RT; NT) rates from Schedule A to By-law 28-2026 (passed April 27, 2026). The Region rates match Niagara Region By-law 2026-16 (Schedule A 0.00774131; Schedule C Fort Erie waste 0.00071087; Schedule E Fort Erie transit 0.00093504). The Town's Property Tax Calculator page publishes the same 1.895328% total and says a residential property with a CVA of $100,000 paid $1,895.33 in 2026. Schedule A shows a 4.22% increase in the residential total rate over 2025 (1.818524%). No 2026 FIR yet.

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.

Fort Erie's total residential rate of 1.8953% 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.

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From Fort Erie's official property tax pages (sources 8, 9, 2, 16). 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 for low-income seniors and low-income persons with a disability (Niagara Region By-law No. 96-2006)

  Annual deferral (not a rebate) of the part of a year-over-year property tax increase that exceeds $200.00, for owner-occupants who are seniors 65+ receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement or people receiving Ontario Disability Support Program benefits. Apply annually by February 28 of the following year. Run by Niagara Region program, applications to the Town of Fort Erie (Corporate Services, Attention Treasurer).

• Cancellation, reduction or refund of taxes (Municipal Act, 2001, s. 357)

  Council may cancel, reduce or refund taxes in certain cases, e.g. a residential property that cannot be used for its regular use due to repairs or renovations for at least three months, a fire or demolition, or a gross and manifest error. Applications by February 28 of the next year. Run by Town of Fort Erie.

• 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.

• Business Improvement Area (BIA) levies in force 2026

  Schedule A to By-law 28-2026 lists BIA rates for Bridgeburg, Ridgeway and Crystal Beach BIAs on commercial and industrial properties only (e.g. Bridgeburg BIA commercial 0.246583%); not charged on residential properties.