Vaughan property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Vaughan is 0.749217%, up 2.3% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $3,746 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 0.7492%
- 0.749217%
- Change from 2025
- +2.3%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Ontario
- 59 of 60
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $3,746
- Example value, before credits
Vaughan property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Vaughan property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Vaughan | Municipal | 0.203805 | 0.2038% | 27.2% | $1,019 | 6 |
| Regional Municipality of York | Upper-tier (region or county) | 0.392412 | 0.3924% | 52.4% | $1,962 | 6, 3 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | Education | 0.153 | 0.1530% | 20.4% | $765 | 6 |
| Total (as published) | 0.749217 | 0.7492% | 100% | $3,746 |
Residential 'Taxable Full' (RT) rates from Schedule A of By-law 103-2026 (effective May 26, 2026) and the City's 2026 Final Tax Rates PDF, which publish decimal fractions (Municipal 0.00203805, Regional 0.00392412, Education 0.00153000, TOTAL 0.00749217), shown here as percent. York Region's 2026 residential rate of 0.392412% is also confirmed by York Region's 2026 Property Tax Policy Update. Council adopted a 0% increase to the City's tax levy for 2026.
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.
Vaughan property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 0.682784% | 0.6828% | — |
| 2023 | 0.695093% | 0.6951% | +1.8% |
| 2024 | 0.713805% | 0.7138% | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 0.732687% | 0.7327% | +2.6% |
| 2026 | 0.749217% | 0.7492% | +2.3% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Vaughan (general) | 0.18777 | — | — | — | — |
| City of Vaughan hospital levy (Vaughan Hospital Precinct Development Plan) | 0.006056 | — | — | — | — |
| Regional Municipality of York | 0.335958 | 0.348892 | 0.361852 | 0.375863 | 0.392412 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 |
| City of Vaughan | — | 0.193201 | 0.198953 | 0.203824 | 0.203805 |
Vaughan compared with other Ontario cities
Compare two citiesVaughan's total residential rate of 0.7492% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vaughan | 2026 | 0.7492% | $3,746 |
| Markham | 2026 | 0.7229% | $3,614 |
| Kitchener | 2026 | 1.4060% | $7,030 |
| Windsor | 2026 | 2.0965% | $10,483 |
| London | 2026 | 1.7271% | $8,636 |
| Oakville | 2026 | 0.8510% | $4,255 |
| Richmond Hill | 2026 | 0.7601% | $3,801 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings
When Vaughan property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- March 27, 2026
- April 28, 2026
- May 27, 2026
- July 29, 2026
- August 27, 2026
- September 28, 2026
Two regular bills a year. The interim bill, mailed in February, is about 50% of the previous year's taxes, with 2026 installments due March 27, April 28 and May 27. The final bill, issued in June, has 2026 installments due July 29, Aug. 27 and Sept. 28. These dates apply to both residential and non-residential properties.
Late payment: By-law 103-2026: 'late payment charges will be imposed, consisting of a percentage charge of one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) on the first day of default and on the first day of each calendar month thereafter in which default continues.' Council and staff cannot waive penalties. Returned cheques cost $49.
Look up or pay your bill
NOT VERIFIED: the archived City pages checked do not describe an online tax account or bill look-up. For account questions, contact the Property Tax Office at 905-832-2281 or [email protected].
Vaughan official property tax page
Pre-authorized Tax Payment (PTP) Program: either monthly withdrawals on the first working day of each month from March to December, or six withdrawals on the interim and final due dates. The account must be at a zero balance to join. Also post-dated cheques, financial institutions (in person, bank machine, online or telephone), drop-boxes at each entrance of Vaughan City Hall, or mail. City facilities are cashless; in person, only debit or cheque is accepted.
From Vaughan's official property tax pages (sources 1, 2, 6). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Vaughan
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 first. MPAC: "The Request for Reconsideration (RfR) deadline for property owners who disagree with their property assessment is March 31 of the 2026 property tax year" (or the deadline printed on your notice). You can appeal to the Assessment Review Board within 90 days of the date MPAC issues the RfR result.
Rebates, credits and programs in Vaughan
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.
Elderly Homeowners Tax Assistance Program
A rebate for residents 65 or older who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement and/or T4A(OAS) and have owned their home in Vaughan for over one year. Applications for the 2027 tax year are due by Wednesday, March 31, 2027. The 2026 deadline was Tuesday, March 31, 2026. The rebate amount was not shown on the pages checked. Run by City of Vaughan.
Property Tax Deferral for Seniors and Disabled Persons
A tax deferral for property owners who are at least 65 or are low-income persons with a disability. You must apply every year by Sept. 30. Run by City of Vaughan.
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.
Vaughan property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Vaughan?
The total residential property tax rate in Vaughan for 2026 is 0.749217%, which is 0.7492% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Vaughan (0.203805%), Regional Municipality of York (0.392412%), Education (Province of Ontario) (0.153%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Vaughan?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $3,746 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When is Vaughan property tax due in 2026?
Interim installments were due March 27, April 28 and May 27, 2026. Final installments are due July 29, Aug. 27 and Sept. 28, 2026.
What is the late payment charge on Vaughan property taxes?
1.25% on the first day of default and on the first day of each calendar month the late payment continues. Council and staff cannot waive it.
Can I pay Vaughan property tax monthly?
Yes. The Pre-authorized Tax Payment Program takes monthly withdrawals on the first working day of each month from March to December. A six-installment option follows the bill due dates instead.
How much of a Vaughan property tax bill goes to the City?
The City says about 27 cents of each residential tax dollar goes to the City of Vaughan, 53 cents to York Region and 20 cents to school boards. The City keeps about $1,936 of an average $7,113 bill on a home assessed at $950,000.
What is Vaughan's 2026 residential property tax rate?
0.749217% of assessed value in 2026: City of Vaughan 0.203805%, York Region 0.392412% and education 0.153% (By-law 103-2026, Schedule A).
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Tax Payments and Assistance (Wayback capture 2026-10-23), City of VaughanTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Vaughan's 2026 interim property tax bills are in the mail (news release, Feb. 12, 2026; Wayback capture 2026-03-13), City of VaughanTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 Property Tax Policy Update, The Regional Municipality of YorkTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Ontario Financial Information Return, Schedule 22 (Vaughan C; York R), 2022-2025, Ontario Ministry of Municipal Affairs and HousingTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessment Notice; How to file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR), Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 Final Tax Rates (PDF '2026 Property Tax Rates', Attachment 1) and By-law 103-2026 (Schedule A, 2026 Tax Rates), City of VaughanTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2025 Final Tax Rates (PDF '2025 Tax Rate Schedule') and By-law 172-2025 (Attachment A), City of VaughanTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2024 Final Tax Rates (PDF '2024 TAX RATE SCHEDULE (website)'), City of VaughanTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2022 Final Tax Rate By-law 091-2022 (Schedule A), City of VaughanTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- By-law 078-2023 (2023 tax rates; Schedule A not readable in retrieved text), City of VaughanTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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