Whitehorse property tax
Answer
The 2026 residential property tax rate in Whitehorse is 1.097%, down 2.3% from 2025. On a home assessed at $500,000 that is about $5,485 a year.
- Total residential rate, 2026
- 1.0970%
- 1.097%
- Change from 2025
- −2.3%
- Change in the total rate
- Rank in Yukon
- —
- The only Yukon city we cover
- Tax on $500,000
- $5,485
- Example value, before credits
Whitehorse property tax calculator
Estimate, 2026 residential rates
Where your Whitehorse property tax goes
2026 residential rate by component
| Component | Type | Rate (%) | % of value | Share of total | On $500,000 | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Whitehorse general tax (residential class) | Municipal | 1.097 | 1.0970% | 100.0% | $5,485 | 1, 2, 4, 9, 8 |
| Total | 1.097 | 1.0970% | 100% | $5,485 |
Bylaw 2026-02 levies a general tax on property classified "residential" at the rate of 1.097 percent, deemed in force January 1, 2026 (agricultural 1.167, non-residential 1.649). The City's Property Tax page lists the same 2026 residential rate, and the 2026 tax notice insert says rates are established by Bylaw 2026-02. Bylaw 2026-02 received first reading on February 23, 2026 and second and third readings on March 23, 2026 (minutes of Regular Council Meeting #2026-06), with the text presented at third reading unchanged at 1.097 percent. The City calls these "mill rates" but they are percentages of assessed value (e.g. $200,000 x 1.097% = $2,194). Explanatory Notes: average residential property (RSC, RS1, RR1 and RS2) total assessed value $280,847, tax levy $3,081.
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.
Whitehorse property tax rate history
2022–2026
- 2022
- 2023
- 2024
- 2025
- 2026
| Year | Total rate | % of value | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1.054% | 1.0540% | — |
| 2023 | 1.076% | 1.0760% | +2.1% |
| 2024 | 1.076% | 1.0760% | 0.0% |
| 2025 | 1.123% | 1.1230% | +4.4% |
| 2026 | 1.097% | 1.0970% | −2.3% |
| Component | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Whitehorse general tax (residential class) | 1.054 | 1.076 | 1.076 | 1.123 | 1.097 |
Whitehorse compared with other Yukon cities
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When Whitehorse property tax is due and how to look up your bill
2026 due dates
- July 2, 2026
One annual payment: 2026 property taxes were due by July 2, 2026 at 5 pm. Optional pre-authorized payments split the annual levy over 12 monthly withdrawals from January to December; the City sends a notice each January with the estimated levy and monthly payment amount, and accounts on pre-authorized payments are not charged the 10% penalty or monthly interest. Owners on pre-authorized payments must apply for the Home Owners Grant manually.
Late payment: Unpaid balances on July 3, 2026 are subject to a 10% penalty. The City page also refers to monthly interest on unpaid taxes, but does not state its rate. If the Home Owners Grant is deducted from the payment without an application, the unpaid balance is subject to the 10% penalty.
Look up or pay your bill
Assessment values can be looked up on Virtual City Hall (vch.whitehorse.ca) under "Property Search". For a reprint of a lost tax notice, email your information with a copy of photo ID to [email protected]. Tax notices and bills can also be sent by email after enrolling through the City's e-billing form.
Whitehorse official property tax page
Online or telephone banking (payee "City of Whitehorse Taxes", "Whitehorse Tax" or similar; account number = roll number from the top right corner of the notice); e-transfer to [email protected] (specify the account number and bill); cheque in the blue Drop Box at City Hall (2121 Second Avenue) or by mail to 2121 Second Avenue, Whitehorse, YT Y1A 1C2, payable to the City of Whitehorse; in person at City Hall, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (cash, cheque, debit). Credit cards are not accepted for property taxes.
From Whitehorse's official property tax pages (sources 1, 4). Check your bill for the exact amounts and dates.
Your assessment in Whitehorse
How assessment works in YukonAssessed by: Government of Yukon, Property Assessment and Taxation (assessed values are provided to the City; the City sets the rates).
Contact the Property Assessment office first (867-667-5268, or toll free in Yukon 1-800-661-0408 ext. 5268). If you still disagree, fill out the bottom portion of the assessment notice and submit it within 30 days of the mailing date on the notice, in person at 308 Steele Street, Whitehorse, or by mail to Government of Yukon, Property Assessment and Taxation (C-9), Box 2703, Whitehorse, Yukon Y1A 2C6. The complaint goes to the Assessment Review Board, which gives 10 days' notice of the hearing. The Board reviews assessed values only, not taxes or tax rates. Land and buildings are reassessed every 2 years, with municipalities and rural properties done in alternate years (the Yukon page says municipalities would be reassessed in 2025).
Rebates, credits and programs in Whitehorse
All Yukon 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.
Home Owners Grant
For an owner-occupied principal residence in Whitehorse: under 65, 50% of property taxes up to a maximum of $450; 65 and over, 75% of property taxes up to a maximum of $500. It applies only where property taxes exceed $100, with one grant per eligible residence per year. It is not applied automatically, so an application is needed every year (online at whitehorse.ca/hog, by email, in person or by mail/Drop Box). For 2026, the deadline was June 10 if a mortgage company pays the taxes and July 2 if the owner pays directly. Run by Government of Yukon (applications through the City of Whitehorse).
Seniors' Property Tax Deferment
Seniors aged 65 and over may apply to defer a portion of property taxes on the primary residence they live in, provided they have home owners insurance. Up to 75% of assessed value can be deferred for titled properties and 50% for homes in a mobile home park. The 10% penalty does not apply, but monthly interest accrues. The Home Owners Grant can still be received but is applied to the tax account. Run by City of Whitehorse (under the City's Seniors' Property Tax Bylaw and the Yukon Seniors Property Tax Deferment Act).
Home Owners Grant (Yukon)
Yukon's Home Owners Grant reduces property tax on a principal residence by up to 50% of the tax owing, to a maximum of $450. Owners aged 65 or older can receive up to 75%, to a maximum of $500. An application is needed every year.
Whitehorse property tax FAQ
What is the property tax rate in Whitehorse?
The total residential property tax rate in Whitehorse for 2026 is 1.097%, which is 1.0970% of assessed value. It is made up of City of Whitehorse general tax (residential class) (1.097%).
How much property tax would I pay on a $500,000 home in Whitehorse?
At the 2026 residential rate, a property assessed at $500,000 would pay about $5,485 a year before any grants, credits, fixed charges or local improvement levies. Your actual bill uses your own assessed value.
When are Whitehorse property taxes due in 2026?
July 2, 2026 at 5 pm. Unpaid balances are subject to a 10% penalty starting July 3, 2026.
What is the 2026 residential property tax rate in Whitehorse?
1.097 percent of assessed value under Bylaw 2026-02, down from 1.123 percent in 2025. A home assessed at $200,000 pays $2,194 before any Home Owners Grant.
How much is the Yukon Home Owners Grant in Whitehorse?
Owners under 65 get 50% of property taxes up to $450. Owners 65 and over get 75% up to $500. You must apply every year, and the grant applies only when taxes exceed $100.
Can I pay Whitehorse property taxes by credit card?
No. The City does not accept credit cards for property taxes. Use online or telephone banking, e-transfer, cheque, cash or debit at City Hall, or monthly pre-authorized payments.
How do I dispute my Whitehorse property assessment?
Assessments come from the Government of Yukon. Call a property assessor first. If you still disagree, submit the complaint portion of your assessment notice within 30 days of its mailing date; it goes to the Assessment Review Board.
Sources
Verified by a second check against these sources on October 28, 2026
- Property Tax and Utilities, City of WhitehorseTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026-2028 Operating Budget (includes Bylaw 2026-02 Tax Levy and Explanatory Notes), City of WhitehorseTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 2025-02, A bylaw to levy property taxes for the year 2025 (with Explanatory Notes), City of WhitehorseTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2026 Property Tax notice insert, City of WhitehorseTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Find out how your property is assessed, Government of YukonTax year 2025 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Bylaw 2022-02 (2022 tax levy), Explanatory Notes, City of WhitehorseTax year 2022 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- 2024-2026 Operating Budget Public Input Package (Bylaw 2024-02 Tax Levy and Explanatory Notes); adoption in minutes of Regular Council Meeting #2024-04, February 26, 2024, City of WhitehorseTax year 2024 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Regular Council Meeting package, April 13, 2026 (minutes of Regular Council Meeting #2026-06, March 23, 2026), City of WhitehorseTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- Regular Council Meeting package, March 23, 2026 (Bylaw 2026-02 Tax Levy for second and third reading), City of WhitehorseTax year 2026 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
- FAQ - My Property, City of WhitehorseTax year 2023 · checked October 28, 2026 · copy archived
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