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Property tax rate in Fort Erie, Ontario
The 2024 residential rate in Fort Erie is 1.5586%: $1,559 for every $100,000 of assessed value. That is 124th highest of 409 Ontario municipalities.
Rate history
| Year | Residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 1.4776% | — |
| 2024 | 1.5586% | +5.5% |
| 2025 | 1.6579% | +6.4% |
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 | 1.5586% | 1.000 | 0.7395% | 0.6661% | 0.1530% |
| Multi-residential | 2.9221% | 1.970 | 1.4568% | 1.3122% | 0.1530% |
| Commercial | 3.3186% | 1.735 | 1.2830% | 1.1556% | 0.8800% |
| Industrial | 4.5768% | 2.630 | 1.9449% | 1.7519% | 0.8800% |
| Farmland | 0.3897% | 0.250 | 0.1849% | 0.1665% | 0.0382% |
| Managed forest | 0.3897% | 0.250 | 0.1849% | 0.1665% | 0.0382% |
| Pipeline | 3.2725% | 1.702 | 1.2587% | 1.1338% | 0.8800% |
Others in Niagara Region
The 8 municipalities in Niagara Region nearest in rate. All of Niagara Region →
| Municipality | Rate 2024 | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Pelham | 1.5094% | $7,547 |
| Welland | 1.6204% | $8,102 |
| Niagara Falls | 1.4938% | $7,469 |
| Thorold | 1.4704% | $7,352 |
| Wainfleet | 1.6487% | $8,243 |
| St Catharines | 1.4636% | $7,318 |
| Lincoln | 1.3568% | $6,784 |
| West Lincoln | 1.2438% | $6,219 |
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Fort Erie, Ontario?
The 2024 residential property tax rate in Fort Erie is 1.5586%, filed in the province's Financial Information Return. That is about $1,559 per $100,000 of assessed value.
How much is property tax on a $500,000 home in Fort Erie?
At the 2024 residential rate of 1.5586%, a home assessed at $500,000 pays about $7,793 a year ($649 a month), before any local charges not in the rate.
Is Fort Erie high or low for Ontario?
Its rate is 0.21 percentage points above the 2024 median of 1.35%. It ranks 124th highest of 409 municipalities.
Does this include the county and education tax?
Yes. The 1.5586% adds the municipal part (0.7395%) , the county or region part (0.6661%) 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.