Richmond Hill property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Richmond Hill is 0.760104%, up 3.1% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $3,801 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.7601%
- 0.760104%
- Change from 2025
- +3.1%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Ontario
- 58 of 60
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $3,801
- Example value, before credits
Richmond Hill property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Richmond Hill property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Richmond Hill | Municipal | 0.214692 | 0.2147% | 28.2% | $1,073 | 1, 13 |
| York Region | Upper-tier (region or county) | 0.392412 | 0.3924% | 51.6% | $1,962 | 1, 13 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | Education | 0.153 | 0.1530% | 20.1% | $765 | 1, 13 |
| Total (as published) | 0.760104 | 0.7601% | 100% | $3,801 |
Residential (RT) rates from the City's 2026 Summary Schedule of Tax Rates.
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.
Richmond Hill property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.67065% | 0.6706% | — |
| 2023 | 0.691472% | 0.6915% | +3.1% |
| 2024 | 0.715238% | 0.7152% | +3.4% |
| 2025 | 0.73701% | 0.7370% | +3.0% |
| 2026 | 0.760104% | 0.7601% | +3.1% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Richmond Hill | 0.181692 | 0.18958 | 0.200386 | 0.208147 | 0.214692 |
| York Region | 0.335958 | 0.348892 | 0.361852 | 0.375863 | 0.392412 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 |
Richmond Hill compared with other Ontario cities
Compare two citiesRichmond Hill's total residential rate of 0.7601% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richmond Hill | 2026 | 0.7601% | $3,801 |
| Oakville | 2026 | 0.8510% | $4,255 |
| Burlington | 2026 | 1.0153% | $5,076 |
| Oshawa | 2026 | 1.5753% | $7,877 |
| Windsor | 2026 | 2.0965% | $10,483 |
| Greater Sudbury | 2026 | 1.9072% | $9,536 |
| Barrie | 2026 | 1.4675% | $7,338 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings
When Richmond Hill property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- August 4, 2026
- October 1, 2026
Two bills a year. The interim bill is mailed in January with instalments due in March and May, based on 50% of the previous year's annualized taxes (exact 2026 interim dates NOT VERIFIED). The residential final bill is mailed by the end of June; 2026 final taxes are payable in two instalments on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 and Thursday, October 1, 2026.
Late payment: No grace period. A penalty of 1.25 per cent of the instalment amount is added on the first day of default, and interest of 1.25 per cent per month is added on the first day of each month the account remains unpaid. Overdue notices include a $10.00 administration fee.
Look up or pay your bill
Use 'View Your Tax Bill Online' on the City's Property Taxes pages (http://propertytax.richmondhill.ca/), where owners can sign up for online billing and access account details.
Richmond Hill official property tax page
Telephone/internet banking using the 20-digit roll number; at most banks or ATMs with the payment stub; credit card (Visa/Mastercard) through Paymentus with a 2.25% service fee, maximum $10,000 per payment; cheque by mail (post-dated cheques accepted) or the 24-hour drop-off box at 225 East Beaver Creek Road; in person at Access Richmond Hill (cash, cheque, money order, debit). Pre-authorized debit: a due date plan, or a monthly plan withdrawing on the first business day of each month from February to June and August to December (2026 final-bill monthly withdrawals: August 4, September 1, October 1, November 2, December 1, 2026).
From Richmond Hill's official property tax pages (sources 3, 4, 5, 6, 11, 14). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Richmond Hill
How assessment works in OntarioAssessed by: MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: January 1, 2016.
Residential owners must file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC by the date on their assessment notice; MPAC states the RfR deadline is March 31 of the 2026 property tax year. After MPAC's decision there are 90 days to appeal to the Assessment Review Board. Tax appeals under Section 357 of the Municipal Act are filed with the City by the last day of February of the following year (2026 tax year: February 28, 2027).
Rebates, credits and programs in Richmond Hill
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.
Seniors Tax Assistance Grant Program
Tax grant credited to the property tax account for residents 65 or older receiving the federal Guaranteed Income Supplement (one grant per household per year). Deadline September 30 of the application year; applications received by March 31 are applied to the 2026 Final Tax Bill. Grant amount NOT VERIFIED (not stated on the page). Run by City of Richmond Hill.
Property Tax Deferral Program for Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled Persons
Defers eligible year-over-year tax increases, without interest, until the property is transferred or sold. Application due each year by September 30. Run by City of Richmond Hill.
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.
Richmond Hill property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Richmond Hill?
The total residential property tax rate in Richmond Hill for 2026 is 0.760104%, which is 0.7601% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Richmond Hill (0.214692%), York Region (0.392412%), Education (Province of Ontario) (0.153%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Richmond Hill?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $3,801 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Richmond Hill's 2026 final property taxes due?
In two instalments: Tuesday, August 4, 2026 and Thursday, October 1, 2026.
What is Richmond Hill's 2026 residential tax rate?
0.760104% of assessed value: City 0.214692%, York Region 0.392412% and education 0.153000%.
What is the penalty for late payment in Richmond Hill?
A 1.25 per cent penalty on the instalment on the first day of default, plus 1.25 per cent interest per month while unpaid; there is no grace period.
How is the Richmond Hill interim tax bill calculated?
It is based on 50% of the previous year's annualized taxes and is shown as a reduction on the final bill.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Tax Rates (Summary Schedules of Tax Rates 2021-2026), City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Ontario Financial Information Return, Schedule 22, 2022-2025, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Dates and Deadlines, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Payment Options, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Billings, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Pre-Authorized Debit Plan Application Form, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax Assistance Programs, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Senior Tax Grant, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessment, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Appeal, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Taxes, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Notices and Notifications, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Tax Rates (Summary Schedules of Tax Rates 2021-2026), independent re-fetch by verifier, City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Dates and Deadlines; Property Tax Billings; Payment Options; PAD Plan form (verifier re-fetch), City of Richmond HillTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Senior Tax Grant; Tax Assistance Programs; Property Tax Appeal; Property Assessment (City) and MPAC Notices and Notifications (verifier re-fetch), City of Richmond Hill; Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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