Woodstock property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Woodstock is 1.894466%, up 4.0% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $9,472 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.8945%
- 1.894466%
- Change from 2025
- +4.0%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Ontario
- 12 of 60
- Highest total rate = 1, among cities we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $9,472
- Example value, before credits
Woodstock property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Woodstock property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Woodstock | Municipal | 1.242583 | 1.2426% | 65.6% | $6,213 | 2 |
| County of Oxford | Upper-tier (region or county) | 0.498883 | 0.4989% | 26.3% | $2,494 | 2 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | Education | 0.153 | 0.1530% | 8.1% | $765 | 2 |
| Total (as published) | 1.894466 | 1.8945% | 100% | $9,472 |
Residential (RT) rates from the City's 2026 Final Tax Rates schedule (By-law 9828-26): City 0.01242583, County 0.00498883, Education 0.00153000, Total 0.01894466 (decimal fractions, shown here as percent x100).
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.
Woodstock property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.530585% | 1.5306% | — |
| 2023 | 1.586913% | 1.5869% | +3.7% |
| 2024 | 1.720562% | 1.7206% | +8.4% |
| 2025 | 1.820888% | 1.8209% | +5.8% |
| 2026 | 1.894466% | 1.8945% | +4.0% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Woodstock | 1.001636 | 1.0449 | 1.122469 | 1.193574 | 1.242583 |
| County of Oxford | 0.375949 | 0.389013 | 0.445093 | 0.474314 | 0.498883 |
| Education (Province of Ontario) | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 | 0.153 |
Woodstock compared with other Ontario cities
Compare two citiesWoodstock's total residential rate of 1.8945% 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.
| Municipality | Latest year | Total rate (% of value) | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodstock | 2026 | 1.8945% | $9,472 |
| Quinte West | 2026 | 1.7782% | $8,891 |
| Georgina | 2026 | 1.1911% | $5,956 |
| Cornwall | 2025 | 1.9102% | $9,551 |
| Haldimand County | 2026 | 1.4033% | $7,016 |
| New Tecumseth | 2026 | 1.1100% | $5,550 |
| Whitchurch-Stouffville | 2026 | 0.8552% | $4,276 |
Rates are the residential rates in each city's latest confirmed year. All Ontario municipalities · National rankings
When Woodstock property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- February 27, 2026
- May 29, 2026
- August 31, 2026
- October 30, 2026
Property taxes are due on the last business day in February, May, August and October. (The 2026 dates listed are the last weekdays of those months, derived from the City's rule; the City does not list the calendar dates on its page.)
Late payment: NOT VERIFIED: the City's property tax pages mention penalty and interest charges on late payments but do not state the rate.
Look up or pay your bill
Virtual City Hall lets owners view tax balances, make payments, access billing information and manage the account online. Owners not yet registered fill out the 'Create an Account' form and a City representative emails the login information. Electronic tax notices by email are available by signing the Electronic Property Tax Notice Agreement.
Woodstock official property tax page
Online/telephone banking (select the Woodstock, Ontario city tax payee; account number is the 15-digit tax roll number; pay three to four business days before the due date); in person at your bank or financial institution with the 15-digit roll number; cheques (including post-dated cheques with payment stubs) in the secure mail slot at the Reeve Street entrance of City Hall; by mail to Property Taxes, City of Woodstock, 500 Dundas Street, PO Box 1539, Woodstock, ON N4S 0A7; payments through Virtual City Hall. The City does not accept e-transfers or credit card payments. Pre-authorized payment plans: ten instalments (January to October) or four instalments (February, May, August and October).
From Woodstock's official property tax pages (sources 1, 7, 8). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Woodstock
How assessment works in OntarioAssessed by: MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation). Valuation date used for 2026 taxes: January 1, 2016.
Residential owners who disagree with their assessment or classification must first file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC; MPAC states the RfR deadline is March 31 of the 2026 property tax year, and an appeal to the Assessment Review Board can follow MPAC's decision. The City's page states that under the Assessment Act the last day for appealing is March 31 of the taxation year, and directs appeals to the Assessment Review Board. The local MPAC office can be reached at 1-866-296-6722.
Rebates, credits and programs in Woodstock
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.
Tax deferral program for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities
Property tax deferral for low-income seniors who receive the Guaranteed Income Supplement and disabled persons who receive support from the Ontario Disability Support Program. Applications and further information are available at the City's tax office. Deferral amount and terms NOT VERIFIED (not published on the page). Run by City of Woodstock.
Tax reduction or cancellation (tax appeal application)
Taxes may be reduced or cancelled if during the year the property could not be used for at least 3 months because of repairs or renovations, the use of a non-residential property changed, there was a fire or demolition, there was a 'gross or manifest' error in the assessment, or the property became tax exempt. Apply by the last day of February of the year after the event; for a 'gross or manifest' error, the 2 years preceding the current year may be appealed by December 31 of the current year. Run by City of Woodstock.
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.
Woodstock property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Woodstock?
The total residential property tax rate in Woodstock for 2026 is 1.894466%, which is 1.8945% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Woodstock (1.242583%), County of Oxford (0.498883%), Education (Province of Ontario) (0.153%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Woodstock?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $9,472 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Woodstock property taxes due?
On the last business day in February, May, August and October.
What is Woodstock's 2026 residential property tax rate?
1.894466% of assessed value (0.01894466): City of Woodstock 1.242583%, County of Oxford 0.498883% and education 0.153%.
Can I pay Woodstock property taxes by credit card?
No. The City does not accept e-transfers or credit card payments; pay through your bank (15-digit roll number), by cheque in the City Hall mail slot or by mail, through Virtual City Hall, or by pre-authorized payment.
How do I view my Woodstock tax account online?
Use the City's Virtual City Hall portal; if you are not registered, complete the Create an Account form and the City emails your login information.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Property Taxes and Assessments, City of WoodstockTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 Final Tax Rates (By-law 9828-26), City of WoodstockTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2025 Final Tax Rates (Schedule "B", By-law 9752-25), City of WoodstockTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2024 Final Tax Rates (Schedule B, By-law 9680-24), City of WoodstockTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2023 Final Tax Rates (Schedule B, By-law 9598-23), City of WoodstockTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2022 Final Tax Rates (Schedule B), City of WoodstockTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Pay your Taxes, City of WoodstockTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Tax Account, City of WoodstockTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Property Assessment, City of WoodstockTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Rebates and Tax Relief, City of WoodstockTax 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
- Notices and Notifications, Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)Tax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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