Published 2 November 2026 · By Jatin Dua, Broker of Record, RE/MAX Quantum Realty
Burlington’s 2026 urban residential property tax works out to about $1,015 per $100,000 of MPAC assessment, or roughly 1.015%, based on City figures. A home assessed at $600,000 pays about $6,090 a year. Bills come in four instalments, in the third weeks of February, April, June and September, and 2027 rates are set in spring 2027.
This guide is for Burlington homeowners and buyers who want clear numbers on property tax: what the 2026 rate works out to, what typical assessments pay, the four due dates to plan for in 2027, and how to pay without picking up penalties. The figures come from the City of Burlington, Halton Region, MPAC and TRREB sales data.
What is the Burlington property tax rate for 2026?
For an urban residential home, Burlington’s 2026 property tax works out to about $1,015 for every $100,000 of assessment, which is roughly 1.015%. That is my calculation from two City figures: the 2025 total of $971.58 per $100,000, and the 2026 increase of $43.68 per $100,000 that the City announced with its 2026 budget.
The City shows the bill in three parts. Here is the latest full breakdown it has published, with 2026 added:
| Urban residential, per $100,000 of assessment | 2024 | 2025 | 2026 |
|---|---|---|---|
| City of Burlington | $464.27 | $499.11 | Not split out |
| Halton Region | $300.88 | $318.47 | Not split out |
| Education (set by the Province) | $153.00 | $153.00 | Not split out |
| Total | $918.15 | $971.58 | About $1,015.26 |
| Overall increase | 6.58% | 5.82% | 4.49% |
Source: City of Burlington, Understanding Your Property Tax Bill (2024 and 2025 figures) and 2026 Budget release ($43.68 per $100,000, 4.49%). The 2026 total is my calculation, rounded.
The exact 2026 rates sit in the City’s 2026 tax levy by-law, which went to Council for approval in April 2026. Your final 2026 bill also prints each rate to several decimals, so use that if you need the precise figure.
The City says that of every dollar of 2026 property tax, about 52 cents goes to the City, 33 cents to Halton Region and 15 cents to school boards. Rural residential properties in north Burlington have their own, lower rate. Local reporting on the 2026 levy by-law put the rural increase at $40.38 per $100,000, or 4.46%.
How much property tax will I pay on a Burlington home?
Multiply your MPAC assessment by about 1.015%. Here is what common assessment levels pay at that 2026 rate:
| MPAC assessment | 2026 tax per year (approx.) | Per month |
|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $4,061 | $338 |
| $500,000 | $5,076 | $423 |
| $600,000 | $6,092 | $508 |
| $700,000 | $7,107 | $592 |
| $800,000 | $8,122 | $677 |
| $1,000,000 | $10,153 | $846 |
Source: my calculations at about $1,015.26 per $100,000 (urban residential), based on City of Burlington figures. Rural rates are lower.
Why is my assessment so much lower than my home’s value?
MPAC, the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, still bases assessments on what homes were worth on January 1, 2016. The Province postponed the reassessment, and MPAC says 2026 assessments still use those 2016 values. So a house that would sell for well over $1 million today may be assessed far lower. Buying a resale home does not reset the assessment. My guide to Ontario’s 2016 assessments explains what a future reassessment could change.
How much did Burlington property taxes go up in 2026?
The overall residential increase for 2026 was 4.49%, or $43.68 more per $100,000 of assessment, counting the City, Halton Region and education together. The City’s own part of the budget rose 5.80%. Council wrapped up the 2026 budget on December 2, 2025.
On a home assessed at $600,000, that is about $262 more for the year than in 2025, by my math. Local reporting on the April 2026 levy by-law gave nearly the same figure, $43.70 per $100,000 or 4.50%, so the final number landed where the budget said it would.
Increases have been large for three years running: 6.58% in 2024, 5.82% in 2025 and 4.49% in 2026, according to the City. If you are buying in Burlington for 2027, do not assume this year’s bill is next year’s bill.
When are Burlington property taxes due in 2027?
Burlington sends two bills a year, and each has two payment stubs. The City says instalments fall in the third week of the month:
| Bill | Sent | Instalments | Recent due dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interim | Start of the year | Third week of February and third week of April | Printed on your interim bill |
| Final | May | Third week of June and third week of September | June 23 and September 23, 2026; June 21 and September 21, 2025 |
Source: City of Burlington, Paying Property Taxes and Understanding Your Property Tax Bill; Burlington Gazette report on the 2026 levy by-law (2026 final dates).
The interim bill is about half of last year’s taxes. It does not reflect the new budget or any change to your assessment. The final bill uses the new rates and takes off what you already paid. That is why the City tells owners to compare one year’s final bill with the next year’s final bill, not the interim with the final.
The exact 2027 dates will be printed on your bills. If you pay through online banking, set reminders for the third week of February, April, June and September now.
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How do I pay property tax in Burlington?
- Online banking. Add the City as a payee and use your property tax account number. It is five to seven digits long and printed on the top right of your bill.
- In person. Service Burlington, on the main floor of City Hall at 426 Brant Street, takes cheques and debit. It does not take cash. If you want to pay cash, do it at your own bank.
- Drop box. Put a cheque and the payment stub in an envelope marked for the Tax Department. There is a box at the Locust Street entrance of City Hall and a blue box outside 390 Brant Street at the Elgin Street entrance.
- By mail. Cheques go to the City of Burlington at PO Box 5080. Write your account number in the memo line. Post-dated cheques that match the due dates are fine.
- Credit card. The City does not take cards directly. Third-party services can pay for you, but they may charge a fee, and the payment only counts on the day the City receives it, which can be a few days later.
Can I pay Burlington property tax monthly?
Yes. The 10-month payment plan takes a withdrawal on the first day of each month from January to October. The due date plan takes the money on each instalment due date instead. Both are pre-authorized from your bank account. If your mortgage lender pays your taxes, the City lists a $12 administration fee per account for that arrangement.
What happens if I pay Burlington property tax late?
Burlington adds a 1.25% penalty on the amount in default on the first day it is late. After that, 1.25% interest is charged on the last day of each month on the unpaid balance. Over a year, 1.25% a month adds up to about 15%.
If you move from one Burlington home to another, the City gives you a new tax account number. If you leave your old payee set up in online banking, your next payment can go to the wrong account while the new one falls into arrears. Update the payee as soon as you close. The City also charges $40 per property to change ownership on an existing account and $60 to set up a new tax account.
On a purchase, the lawyers adjust the year’s taxes between buyer and seller on closing. If the seller prepaid past the closing date, you repay those days. My guide to property tax clauses and the tax holdback explains how that works in an Ontario agreement.
When will Burlington set its 2027 tax rate?
Expect the 2027 rates in spring 2027. In the 2026 cycle, the City finished its budget in early December 2025, Halton Region was scheduled to set its rates and tax policy in mid-April 2026, and the City’s levy by-law followed later that month. Final bills were mailed in May. The education rate comes from the Province.
Until then, plan with the 2026 rate and leave room for an increase. On a $600,000 assessment, each 1% added to the total bill is about $61 a year.
Is there property tax help for seniors in Burlington?
Yes. The main program is Halton Region’s Older Adults Property Tax Deferral, which Burlington administers. It lets eligible owners defer their yearly property tax as an interest-free loan, repaid when the home is sold or the owner leaves the program. You must be at least 65, have lived in the home as your principal residence for the last four years, and have combined gross household income under $69,500. Applications go to the City by September 30. The 2026 intake has closed, and the Region says a new form will be out in spring 2027.
The Region says you cannot be in its deferral program while you are in another property tax deferral or rebate program, so ask the City’s tax office which option suits you best. My GTA seniors tax relief guide compares programs across the region.
Is Burlington property tax higher than Milton or Oakville?
Yes, Burlington’s rate is the highest of the three Halton cities I compare here:
| Municipality | 2026 residential rate | Tax on a $600,000 assessment |
|---|---|---|
| Burlington (urban) | About 1.015% (my calculation) | About $6,092 |
| Milton | 0.865146% | About $5,191 |
| Oakville | 0.850960% | About $5,106 |
Source: City of Burlington figures as above; Town of Milton current tax rates; Town of Oakville 2026 final tax rate. Tax amounts are my calculations.
A lower rate does not always mean a lower bill, because the bill also depends on the assessment. For more on the two neighbours, see my Burlington vs Milton comparison and my Oakville property tax guide.
Here is what Burlington homes actually sold for this year:
| Burlington home type | Median sold price, Jan to Oct 2026 | Change vs same period 2025 | Average days on market |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detached | $1,249,750 | 0.0% | 29 |
| Semi-detached | $885,000 | -3.3% | 25 |
| Freehold townhouse | $860,000 | -6.7% | 31 |
| Condo townhouse | $691,000 | -7.1% | 39 |
| Condo apartment | $529,950 | -4.9% | 52 |
Source: TRREB MLS data via REALM, January to October 2026 vs the same period of 2025. City-wide medians, not neighbourhood figures.
When I help buyers compare Burlington with Milton or Oakville, I ask for the seller’s last final tax bill rather than guessing from the rate. Two homes at the same price can carry very different bills because of how they were assessed in 2016. In Burlington the rate is higher, so that check matters more. For owners, the 10-month plan is the simplest way to smooth out four large payments.
What to do next
- Find your MPAC assessment on your notice or last bill, multiply it by about 1.015%, and divide by 12 for a monthly figure.
- Put the third weeks of February, April, June and September 2027 in your calendar, then confirm the exact dates on your interim bill.
- Check that your online banking payee uses your current five- to seven-digit tax account number.
- If you are 65 or older on a fixed income, read the Halton deferral rules before the spring 2027 form comes out.
- See what your home would sell for today in my Burlington home value guide.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the property tax rate in Burlington, Ontario?
Burlington’s 2026 urban residential property tax works out to about 1.015%, or $1,015.26 per $100,000 of MPAC assessment. That figure comes from the City’s 2025 total of $971.58 per $100,000 plus its 2026 increase of $43.68. Rural residential properties pay a lower rate. The exact rates appear on your 2026 final bill.
How much is property tax on a $1 million house in Burlington?
A Burlington home assessed at $1,000,000 pays about $10,150 in 2026 property tax, or about $846 a month, at the urban residential rate. Assessments are still based on January 1, 2016 values, so a house that sells for $1 million today is usually assessed lower and pays less. Check your MPAC notice for the real figure.
When are property taxes due in Burlington?
Burlington property tax is due in four instalments, in the third weeks of February, April, June and September. The interim bill covers February and April, and the final bill, mailed in May, covers June and September. In 2026 the final instalments were due June 23 and September 23. The exact 2027 dates will be printed on your bills.
How much did Burlington property taxes increase in 2026?
Burlington’s overall residential property tax went up 4.49% in 2026, or $43.68 per $100,000 of assessment, counting the City, Halton Region and education. The City’s own share rose 5.80%. On a home assessed at $600,000, that is about $262 more for the year. Increases were 6.58% in 2024 and 5.82% in 2025.
Can you pay Burlington property tax monthly?
Yes. Burlington’s 10-month pre-authorized payment plan takes a withdrawal on the first day of each month from January to October. There is also a due date plan that withdraws each instalment on its due date. Both come straight from your bank account, so you do not have to remember the four due dates yourself.
What is the penalty for late property tax in Burlington?
Burlington charges a 1.25% penalty on the amount in default on the first day of default, then 1.25% interest on the last day of each month on the unpaid balance. That adds up to about 15% a year. Pay before the due date, and allow a few days if you pay through a bank or a third-party service.
Can I pay Burlington property tax with a credit card?
Not directly. The City of Burlington does not accept credit cards for property tax, but third-party payment services can pay it for you. They may charge a service fee, and the payment counts only on the day the City receives the money, which can be a few days after you pay. Pay early to avoid a late penalty.
Is Burlington property tax higher than Oakville?
Yes. Burlington’s 2026 urban residential rate of about 1.015% is higher than Oakville’s 0.850960% and Milton’s 0.865146%. On a $600,000 assessment, that is about $6,092 a year in Burlington versus about $5,106 in Oakville. Your actual bill also depends on your MPAC assessment, so compare real bills, not only rates.
What number do I use to pay Burlington property tax online?
Use your Burlington property tax account number, which is five to seven digits long and printed on the top right of your tax bill. Add the City of Burlington as a payee in your online banking and enter that number. If you move to a new home in Burlington, you get a new account number, so update your payee.
Sources
- City of Burlington: Paying Property Taxes
- City of Burlington: Understanding Your Property Tax Bill
- City of Burlington: 2026 Budget invests in the services and infrastructure residents rely on
- Burlington Gazette: Council will approve a Tax Levy By-law on Tuesday (April 2026)
- Halton Region: Older Adults Property Tax Deferral Program
- Town of Oakville: Tax rates (2026 final)
- Town of Milton: Tax Calculator and Rates
- MPAC: The assessment cycle
Related reading
- Average Property Tax in Toronto for 2027: Per Year, Per Month, by Home Value
- Toronto Property Tax Due Dates and Payment Options Explained
- GTA Property Tax Rates Compared: Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Vaughan and More
- Property Tax on Vacant Land in Ontario: How It Works
About the author — Jatin Dua, Toronto and GTA real estate broker
I am Jatin Dua, Broker of Record and co-founder of RE/MAX Quantum Realty Inc., Brokerage, Unit 101, 799 The Queensway, Toronto. I work with buyers and sellers across Toronto and the GTA and have helped more than 100 families sell. Four-plus years of active GTA transactions and over $100 million in sales volume.
Reach me at [email protected] or 833-330-1925, or book a call.