FAQ Categories Taxes

Is there any property tax relief available for low income seniors?

The City of Markham and the Ontario Provincial Government both offer some financial relief for low income seniors designed to help them remain in their homes longer. City of Markham All those over 65 qualify, and also low-income owners from 55-64 (a limit of less than $23,000 income per year if you are single), as well as those on ODSP. Your taxes must go up at least $100. The amount is deferred until the sale of their home, except in ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2021-02-04T12:29:23-05:00February 4th, 2021|

I am struggling to keep up with my payments, is there any help from the City?

The City of Markham recently announced some financial relief measures for residents and businesses in the City. Unfortunately, our resources, when compared with the Federal and Provincial governments are very limited, and mostly confined to how we collect property taxes. Here’s what was announced: Benefits for Residents No late payment (penalty and interest) charges for residential property taxpayers from April 1, 2020 to December 31, 2020: Property owners enrolled in the Preauthorized Payment Program (PPP) who are not able to ... Read More

Andrew Keyes2021-02-04T12:31:56-05:00April 7th, 2020|

How can I receive a duplicate property tax bill without paying the fee?

There is a $26.00 fee for a duplicate property tax bill however you can print this at home anytime after you sign up for e-billing! E-billing is convenient and safe as well, simple to print anytime from anywhere. Sign up today at www.markham.ca/epropertytax or https://bit.ly/2FOXLdT Please note to mark NO for ebilling only to receive a paper copy as well. Please contact us for more information.

Michelle Gibbons2021-02-04T12:31:20-05:00April 4th, 2019|

Where do my tax dollars go?

The City collects residential property taxes on behalf of the Region of York for your regional services; the Province of Ontario for education; and the City of Markham for local municipal services. 50.45% of your tax bill goes to York Region to fund regional services including York Regional Police, York Region Transit and Viva Rapid Transit, emergency medical services, community and health services, social housing, water delivery and wastewater treatment, regional roads (16th, McCowan Rd, Major MacKenzie, Donald Cousens Parkway ... Read More

Michelle Gibbons2021-02-04T12:31:37-05:00January 15th, 2019|