Town · Essex County · Southwest Ontario
Property tax rate in Essex, Ontario
The 2024 residential rate in Essex is 1.5808%: $1,581 for every $100,000 of assessed value. That is 120th highest of 409 Ontario municipalities.
More than one residential rate
This municipality files different residential rates for different areas. The headline figure on this page is the area with the largest taxable assessment; the others are below. Check your tax bill for your area.
| Area | Residential rate 2024 |
|---|---|
| Former Colchester South Tp | 1.5808% |
| Former Essex T | 1.6456% |
| Former Colchester North Tp | 1.5808% |
| Former Harrow T | 1.6456% |
Rate history
| Year | Residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.5159% | — |
| 2024 | 1.5808% | +4.3% |
| 2025 | 1.6486% | +4.3% |
Rates by property class, 2024
The same file lists a rate for each class of property. The tax ratio shows how that class's rate compares with residential (residential = 1).
| Class | Total rate | Tax ratio | Municipal | County or region | Education |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Residential | 1.5808% | 1.000 | 0.8873% | 0.5405% | 0.1530% |
| Multi-residential | 1.7948% | 1.100 | 1.0473% | 0.5945% | 0.1530% |
| New multi-residential | 1.7948% | 1.100 | 1.0473% | 0.5945% | 0.1530% |
| Commercial | 2.4950% | 1.082 | 1.0302% | 0.5848% | 0.8800% |
| Industrial | 3.7794% | 1.942 | 1.8495% | 1.0499% | 0.8800% |
| Farmland | 0.3952% | 0.250 | 0.2218% | 0.1351% | 0.0382% |
| Managed forest | 0.3952% | 0.250 | 0.2218% | 0.1351% | 0.0382% |
| Pipeline | 2.7405% | 1.303 | 1.1562% | 0.7043% | 0.8800% |
Others in Essex County
The 8 municipalities in Essex County nearest in rate. All of Essex County →
| Municipality | Rate 2024 | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Tecumseh | 1.5343% | $7,671 |
| Kingsville | 1.5190% | $7,595 |
| Amherstburg | 1.7752% | $8,876 |
| Lakeshore | 1.3765% | $6,882 |
| LaSalle | 1.8006% | $9,003 |
| Leamington | 1.8233% | $9,116 |
| Pelee | 1.8397% | $9,199 |
| Windsor | 2.0328% | $10,164 |
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Essex, Ontario?
The 2024 residential property tax rate in Essex is 1.5808%, filed in the province's Financial Information Return. That is about $1,581 per $100,000 of assessed value.
How much is property tax on a $500,000 home in Essex?
At the 2024 residential rate of 1.5808%, a home assessed at $500,000 pays about $7,904 a year ($659 a month), before any local charges not in the rate.
Is Essex high or low for Ontario?
Its rate is 0.23 percentage points above the 2024 median of 1.35%. It ranks 120th highest of 409 municipalities.
Does this include the county and education tax?
Yes. The 1.5808% adds the municipal part (0.8873%) , the county or region part (0.5405%) and the education part (0.1530%).
Is this my exact bill?
No. Your bill depends on your assessed value and on charges that are not part of the rate, such as special area levies, water and waste fees. Check your tax bill or ask your municipality.