Property Taxes

The Regional Municipality of Durham establishes annual property tax rates based upon the assessed value of the property and the annual property tax supported business plans and budgets. 

To learn more about this year’s Business Plans and Budgets – or to view editions from prior years – please follow the link here.

What Do Property Taxes Pay For?

The Regional average single family detached home has a 2021 current value assessment (CVA) of $483,100 and will pay approximately $238 per month, or $2,859 annually, for Regional property tax supported services.

The Region also provides water and sanitary sewer services, billed on a consumption basis, to customers who are connected to the municipal systems. These services are user rate supported and are not funded from Regional property taxes.

How Property Taxes Are Calculated

The amount of property taxes collected from each property owner depends on the assessed value of the property and type of property as determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC),  as well as the property tax rates established by Regional Council.

Learn more about Regional property taxes:

• Understanding your property tax bill
• Property assessment and the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
• Property tax strategy and resources

For questions about your property tax bill, contact your local area municipality.