New Tecumseth property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in New Tecumseth is 1.109984%, up 2.8% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $5,550 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.1100%
- 1.109984%
- Change from 2025
- +2.8%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Ontario
- 45 of 60
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $5,550
- Example value, before credits
New Tecumseth property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your New Tecumseth property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of New Tecumseth — operating | Municipal | 0.592519 | 0.5925% | 53.4% | $2,963 | 2, 1 |
| Town of New Tecumseth — capital | Municipal | 0.043232 | 0.0432% | 3.9% | $216 | 2, 1 |
| County of Simcoe | Upper-tier (region or county) | 0.321233 | 0.3212% | 28.9% | $1,606 | 2, 1 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | Education | 0.153 | 0.1530% | 13.8% | $765 | 2, 1 |
| Total (as published) | 1.109984 | 1.1100% | 100% | $5,550 |
Residential: Full (RT) rates from Schedule A to By-law 2026-044 ('2026 Tax Levying By-law', passed May 11, 2026): 0.00592519 operating, 0.00043232 capital, 0.00321233 County, 0.00153000 education, 0.01109984 total (decimal fractions; shown here as percent). The Town's tax page lists the Residential total as 1.109984% and gives a $100,000 example: Town $635.75, County $321.23, Education $153.00, total $1,109.98. County rates set by County of Simcoe By-law No. 7172-26. The bylaw also levies Downtown Improvement Board special charges in the designated area only.
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.
New Tecumseth property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.960608% | 0.9606% | — |
| 2023 | 0.985721% | 0.9857% | +2.6% |
| 2024 | 1.046416% | 1.0464% | +6.2% |
| 2025 | 1.080027% | 1.0800% | +3.2% |
| 2026 | 1.109984% | 1.1100% | +2.8% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town of New Tecumseth | 0.528574 | 0.543921 | — | — | — |
| 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 |
| Town of New Tecumseth — operating | — | — | 0.568069 | 0.579127 | 0.592519 |
| Town of New Tecumseth — capital | — | — | 0.025848 | 0.037543 | 0.043232 |
New Tecumseth compared with other Ontario cities
Compare two citiesNew Tecumseth's total residential rate of 1.1100% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| New Tecumseth | 2026 | 1.1100% | $5,550 |
| Innisfil | 2026 | 1.2396% | $6,198 |
| Bradford West Gwillimbury | 2026 | 1.1081% | $5,540 |
| St. Thomas | 2026 | 1.8233% | $9,116 |
| Quinte West | 2026 | 1.7782% | $8,891 |
| Woodstock | 2026 | 1.8945% | $9,472 |
| Timmins | 2026 | 2.1685% | $10,843 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings
When New Tecumseth property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- February 27, 2026
- April 30, 2026
- June 30, 2026
- September 29, 2026
Two bills a year. Interim bill (issued in January/February, 50% of the previous year's taxes): instalments due February 27, 2026 and April 30, 2026 (By-law 2025-099). Final bill for residential, farmland, managed forest and pipeline properties (issued in June): instalments due June 30, 2026 and September 29, 2026 (By-law 2026-044). Commercial, industrial, multi-residential and mixed-assessment final bills are due August 31 and October 30, 2026.
Late payment: Penalty of 1.25% of the unpaid amount on the first day of default and on the first day of each month thereafter; after the end of the levy year, statutory interest of 1.25% per month (By-law 2026-044). The Town states it does not charge penalty on penalty.
Look up or pay your bill
View detailed property tax and water/sewer account information in the Town's Virtual Town Hall portal. Copies of bills or statements cost $11.25 (request form or [email protected]); paperless billing is available.
New Tecumseth official property tax page
Online or mobile banking (payee Town of New Tecumseth Property Taxes; enter all 15 digits of the roll number, no spaces or dashes; allow 3-5 business days); at your bank; at the Town Administrative Office, 24 Tupper Street West, Alliston (cash, debit or cheque); post-dated cheques; cheque-only drop boxes at the Town office, Tottenham Recreational Centre (139 Queen Street North) and the Joint Operations Centre (6558 8th Line, Beeton). Pre-authorized payment plans: Monthly (10 withdrawals on the 15th, January to October, for accounts not in arrears), Due Date, and Arrears plans. The Town does not take credit cards directly; third-party services such as Plastiq can be used and may charge fees.
From New Tecumseth's official property tax pages (sources 1, 2, 3, 9). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in New Tecumseth
How assessment works in OntarioAssessed by: MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: January 1, 2016.
File a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC, which reviews the assessment free of charge; MPAC states the RfR deadline is March 31 of the 2026 property tax year. For tax relief because of a physical change (fire, flood, demolition, change of use), apply to the Town under Section 357 of the Municipal Act using the Town's Application for Appeal.
Rebates, credits and programs in New Tecumseth
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.
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 New Tecumseth
Downtown Improvement Board special charges in force 2026
Special charges levied only on properties in the designated Downtown Improvement Board area (By-law 2026-044, section 11); not a city-wide residential levy.
New Tecumseth property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in New Tecumseth?
The total residential property tax rate in New Tecumseth for 2026 is 1.109984%, which is 1.1100% of assessed value. It is made up of Town of New Tecumseth — operating (0.592519%), Town of New Tecumseth — capital (0.043232%), County of Simcoe (0.321233%), Education (Province of Ontario) (0.153%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in New Tecumseth?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $5,550 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are New Tecumseth property taxes due in 2026?
Interim instalments were due February 27 and April 30, 2026. Final residential instalments are due June 30 and September 29, 2026.
What is New Tecumseth's 2026 residential tax rate?
1.109984% of assessed value: Town 0.635751% (operating 0.592519% plus capital 0.043232%), County of Simcoe 0.321233% and education 0.153%. On a $100,000 assessment that is $1,109.98.
What is the penalty for late property tax payments in New Tecumseth?
1.25% of the unpaid amount on the first day of default and on the first day of each month after that.
Can I pay New Tecumseth property taxes by credit card?
Not directly. The Town says credit card payments can be made through third-party bill payment services such as Plastiq, which may charge their own fees.
What assessment value is used for 2026 New Tecumseth taxes?
MPAC's assessed value as of January 1, 2016; Ontario's province-wide reassessment remains postponed.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Property Taxes (2026 rates, billing, payment, penalty, assessment FAQs), Town of New TecumsethTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law 2026-044 '2026 Tax Levying By-law', Schedule A (Council Meeting agenda package, 11 May 2026), Town of New TecumsethTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law 2025-099 '2026 Interim Tax Levy By-law' (Council Meeting agenda package, 1 Dec 2025), Town of New TecumsethTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law 2025-042 '2025 Tax Levying By-law', Schedule A (Council Meeting agenda package, 28 Apr 2025), Town of New TecumsethTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law 2024-054 '2024 Tax Levying By-law', Schedule A (Council Meeting agenda package, 13 May 2024), Town of New TecumsethTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes and Payments FAQs (2022 and 2023 total rates) — Wayback captures 20221007152924 and 20230923171401, Town of New TecumsethTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Ontario Financial Information Return, Schedule 22, 2022 and 2023, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingTax year 2023 · 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
- Notice: Final 2026 Property Tax Bills Issued (June 8, 2026), Town of New TecumsethTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Verifier y03 re-check of live rate pages, rate bylaws/schedules and billing pages, Town of New TecumsethTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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