Burlington Council Approves 2020 Tax Levy Bylaw
*Please see below a media release issued by the City of Burlington.Burlington, Ont. — May 26, 2020 — Burlington City Council approved the 2020 Tax Levy Bylaw at its meeting on May 25, 2020. The bylaw allows the City to bill 2020 property taxes and set payment due dates for final tax bills on Aug. 20 and Oct. 20, 2020. Final tax bills will be mailed in early July.The 2020 Tax Levy Bylaw reflects the budget processes of both the City and Halton Region. The province provides the education tax rates. The overall property tax increase is 2.43 per cent or $18.03 for each $100,000 of urban residential assessment. Tax impacts will vary by property based on actual changes in the assessed value of the property relative to others.
City of Burlington 2019 and 2020 Urban Residential Property Taxes per $100,000 Current Value Assessment (CVA)
| Property Taxes | ||
| 2019 | 2020 | |
| City -- General | $320.81 | $333.92 |
| City -- Hospital | 6.08 | 6.02 |
| Subtotal City Purposes | $326.89 | $339.94 |
| Region -- General (incl. Waste Management) | $166.91 | $169.54 |
| Region -- Police | 95.73 | 98.08 |
| Subtotal Region of Halton Purposes | $262.64 | $267.62 |
| Education Purposes | $153.00 | $153.00 |
| TOTAL | $742.53 | $760. 56 |
COVID-19 Property Tax ReliefIn response to the COVID-19 pandemic, Council approved temporary property tax relief which allows businesses and residents additional time to pay their April property tax instalment, up until June 30, without incurring late payment charges. For this reason, final billing instalment dates have been moved to August and October to provide additional time for the two remaining property tax instalments.For property taxpayers impacted by COVID-19 who require additional assistance for repayment of the April 21 instalment beyond June 30, the City is offering enrollment in a monthly pre-authorized payment plan. This plan will provide for monthly withdrawals from Aug. 1 to Dec. 1 to pay the remaining 2020 property taxes (April, August, and October instalments). No penalty or interest is charged for taxpayers enrolled in this plan. Please visit Burlington.ca/propertytax for more information or email pap@burlington.ca to register.Quick Facts
- The City of Burlington collects property taxes for the city, Halton Region and the Halton district school boards. The total combined tax levy for all three entities is approximately $431 million. The city’s levy is $174 million; the city collects $138 million on behalf of Halton Region; and $119 million on behalf of the Halton district school boards. The taxes levied for Halton Region and the Halton district school boards are remitted to them.
- The City of Burlington continues to provide an option for Burlington taxpayers to receive their property tax bills electronically through eposttm at epost.ca.
Links and Resources
- Learn more about property taxes and assessment in Burlington at burlington.ca/propertytax
--*Posted by John Bkila, Mayor's Media and Digital Communications Specialist.