Greater Sudbury property tax

Residential/New Multi-Res (R,N; T,H) rates from the City's '2026 Tax Rates for all Municipal Purposes (Including Education)' sheet, all figures in %. Greater Sudbury area-rates fire and transportation services. The headline is the Sudbury (former City of Sudbury) area: Career fire rate and Urban transportation rate. Other area totals are in 'areas'.

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.

Greater Sudbury's total residential rate of 1.9072% 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 Greater Sudbury's official property tax pages (sources 7, 8, 9). 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.

• Enhanced Property Tax Deferral Program

  Eligible low-income older adults and homeowners with disabilities may defer part or all of their annual property taxes at a reduced interest rate. The education portion cannot be deferred. Governed by Bylaw 2026-77. Run by City of Greater Sudbury, Revenue Services.

• Older Adult Property Tax Assistance Credit

  A special tax credit for eligible older adults who own their own home. The City lists these requirements: you or your spouse must receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS), be a Greater Sudbury resident, be at least 65 years of age by December 31, and be assessed as the owner of residential property for the entire current year. Paid as a rebate cheque issued in December; apply every year on the City's form. Bylaw 2023-52. Run by City of Greater Sudbury (Tax department).

• Tax relief for sickness or extreme poverty (Municipal Act, section 357)

  The City has authorized the Assessment Review Board to hear and decide applications for property tax relief due to sickness or extreme poverty. Apply to the ARB no later than February 28 of the year after the taxation year. Run by Assessment Review Board (authorized by City Bylaw 2020-57).

• 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.