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Property tax rate in Markham, Ontario
The 2024 residential rate in Markham is 0.6805%: $680 for every $100,000 of assessed value. That is 405th highest of 409 Ontario municipalities.
Rate history
| Year | Residential rate | Change |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 0.6627% | — |
| 2024 | 0.6805% | +2.7% |
| 2025 | 0.7003% | +2.9% |
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 | 0.6805% | 1.000 | 0.1656% | 0.3619% | 0.1530% |
| Multi-residential | 0.6805% | 1.000 | 0.1656% | 0.3619% | 0.1530% |
| New multi-residential | 0.6805% | 1.000 | 0.1656% | 0.3619% | 0.1530% |
| Commercial | 1.5826% | 1.332 | 0.2206% | 0.4820% | 0.8800% |
| Industrial | 1.7467% | 1.643 | 0.2721% | 0.5946% | 0.8800% |
| Farmland | 0.1701% | 0.250 | 0.0414% | 0.0905% | 0.0382% |
| Managed forest | 0.1701% | 0.250 | 0.0414% | 0.0905% | 0.0382% |
| Pipeline | 1.3647% | 0.919 | 0.1522% | 0.3325% | 0.8800% |
Others in York Region
The 8 municipalities in York Region nearest in rate. All of York Region →
| Municipality | Rate 2024 | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Vaughan | 0.7138% | $3,569 |
| Richmond Hill | 0.7152% | $3,576 |
| Whitchurch - Stouffville | 0.8019% | $4,010 |
| Aurora | 0.8274% | $4,137 |
| East Gwillimbury | 0.8546% | $4,273 |
| King | 0.8611% | $4,305 |
| Newmarket | 0.8678% | $4,339 |
| Georgina | 1.1136% | $5,568 |
Questions
What is the property tax rate in Markham, Ontario?
The 2024 residential property tax rate in Markham is 0.6805%, filed in the province's Financial Information Return. That is about $680 per $100,000 of assessed value.
How much is property tax on a $500,000 home in Markham?
At the 2024 residential rate of 0.6805%, a home assessed at $500,000 pays about $3,402 a year ($284 a month), before any local charges not in the rate.
Is Markham high or low for Ontario?
Its rate is 0.67 percentage points below the 2024 median of 1.35%. It ranks 405th highest of 409 municipalities.
Does this include the county and education tax?
Yes. The 0.6805% adds the municipal part (0.1656%) , the county or region part (0.3619%) 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.