Tax Rates
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Property taxes are made up of two parts:
- Municipal tax – goes to the City of Belleville to pay for local services.
- Education tax – collected by the City but sent to the local school boards.
Municipal Taxes
The City calculates its tax rate based on:
- The net annual budget approved by City Council.
- The total assessed value of properties in the City for the year, provided by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation).
Revenue from provincial grants, user fees, and other sources is subtracted from total costs to determine how much needs to be raised from property taxes.
Education Taxes
The Province of Ontario sets the education tax rate for each type of property. For 2025, the City will collect and forward $20 million to local school boards.
Property Classes
Tax rates are set for different property classes. These include:
- Residential
- Multi-residential
- Commercial
- Industrial
- Pipeline
- Farmland
- Managed forest
Each property class is taxed at a rate that is expressed as a percentage of the residential rate.
Service Area Rating
Belleville has five different tax rate tables, based on where properties are located. This system is called service area rating. It ensures that taxpayers pay for the services they actually receive. Some areas may pay more or less depending on the cost of services in that area.
| Belleville Urban | Cannifton Urban | Cannifton Rural | Belleville Rural | Cannifton Rural to Urban |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Core | Core | Core | Core | Core |
| Urban Police | Urban Police | Urban Police | N/A | Urban Police |
| Rural Police | N/A | N/A | Rural Police | N/A |
| Urban Fire | Urban Fire | N/A | N/A | Urban Fire |
| Rural Fire | N/A | Rural Fire | Rural Fire | Rural Fire |
| Transit | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Streetlighting | Streetlighting | Streetlighting | N/A | Streetlighting |
Find out which billing area you reside in using our online Tax Billing Table Map.
Commercial and Industrial Vacant and Excess Land
City Council has removed the tax reductions previously applied to:
- Commercial vacant and excess land (30% reduction)
- Industrial vacant and excess land (35% reduction)
These properties are now taxed at the full applicable rate.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do my property taxes go, and what municipal services do they fund?
Property taxes are the City of Belleville’s primary source of revenue and help fund many of the municipal services residents rely on every day. This includes services such as roads and sidewalks, snow clearing, parks and recreation facilities, fire protection, transit, waste collection, planning and development, and other community programs and services. A portion of your property tax bill also supports services provided by local boards and external agencies, as well as education taxes collected on behalf of the Province of Ontario.
Want to see where your tax dollars go? Use the Residential Tax Calculator to view a detailed breakdown of how property taxes are allocated for your property. Enter your previous and current year assessed value, select your tax area and click Calculate.
How are property tax rates determined?
Property tax rates are approved annually by City Council through the budget process. Your property tax bill is based on your property's assessed value and the tax rate for your property class, along with any applicable education taxes.
No. Property tax rates are approved annually by City Council as part of the municipal budget process and cannot be appealed by individual property owners.
If you believe your property's assessed value is incorrect, you can request a review of your assessment through the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) within the applicable deadline. Depending on the circumstances, property owners may:
- Submit a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) to MPAC.
- File an appeal with the Assessment Review Board (ARB), where eligible.
For information about eligibility, deadlines and the steps involved in these processes, visit:
- MPAC About My Property: https://www.aboutmyproperty.ca
- Assessment Review Board Appeals: https://tribunalsontario.ca/arb/filing-an-appeal/
Please note that property assessments are determined by MPAC, not the City. Changes to an assessment may affect the amount of property taxes owing.
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