First Instalment Due: June 26, 2024
Second Instalment Due: Sept. 26, 2024
Your Tax Dollars at Work
Municipal taxes cover many essential services to our community including:
- Police, Fire, EMS and other medical services
- Road, sidewalk and bridge construction and maintenance
- Snow removal
- Recreational facilities including pools and arenas
- Local transit
- Parks, marinas and other outdoor facilities
- Social and Health Services provided by external agencies
Municipal Operating Costs
Council has direct control of 55% of the annual municipal budget. This includes areas such as: recreation, parks, transit, roads, administration, finance and fire.
External costs account for 45% of the annual municipal budget. These costs include police and other emergency services, provincially mandated programs and other boards and commissions. Water, wastewater and parking are user-pay services and are not funded by municipal taxation.
2024 Tax Rates
Tax rates consist of two parts – a municipal component and an education component. 2024 tax rates can be found on our website at: Belleville.ca/PropertyTaxes
| Municipal Taxes |
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Tax rates are calculated using the net annual operating budget, as approved by Council, and the City’s weighted assessment for the year as provided by MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corp.). The operating budget provides funding for the full scope of services provided by the City. Revenue from provincial grants, user fees and other sources is deducted from the total expenditures, resulting in a net amount to be raised from taxes. The amount to be raised from taxes for 2024 is $126.4 million as compared to $117.9 million in 2023. |
| Education Taxes |
| The Province of Ontario establishes the education tax rate for each class of property. For the year 2024 the City will levy and forward to the school boards a total of $18.9 million. |
| Rates By Property Class |
| Tax rates are established for each class of property (residential, multi-residential, commercial, industrial, etc.) and are expressed as a percentage of the residential tax rate. |
| Area Rating |
| Tax rates can vary throughout the four billing areas within the municipality due to a process called “area rating” which provides a mechanism for taxpayers to pay for the direct or indirect services they actually receive. When Council establishes the annual budget, individual areas may be impacted to a greater or lesser extent, depending on the cost of the services, causing tax rate changes to vary by area. |
| 2024 Current Value Assessment |
| The Assessment Act requires the assessed value of your property be based on what your property would likely sell for on a specific date (January 1, 2016 for the 2017-2024 taxation year). Questions about your assessment should be directed to MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corp) 1-866-296-6722 or visit: MPAC.ca |
Rebate and Tax Credit Programs
| Low Income Senior Property Tax Credit |
| Provides a $1,000 credit to eligible individuals. Eligibility requirements are specified on application forms. Deadline for submitting applications is Aug. 31, 2024. |
| Persons with Disabilities Property Tax Credit |
| Provides a $1,000 credit to eligible individuals. Eligibility requirements are specified on application forms. Deadline for submitting applications is Aug. 31, 2024. |
| Property Tax Rebates for Eligible Charities |
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This rebate program is applicable to registered charities that are tenants in commercial or industrial class properties. The deadline for 2023 applications was 4:30 p.m. on Feb. 28, 2024. 2024 applications available the first business day of 2025. Applications for all rebate and tax credit programs must be made on a yearly basis, and can be submitted in person, by mail or online at: Belleville.ca/TaxPrograms |
| Reduction, Cancellation or Refund of Taxes |
| For eligibility and application information on reduction, cancellation or tax refunds, please contact the City’s taxation department or refer to the online form at: Belleville.ca/TaxAdjustment |
Services for Your Tax Dollar
To help you better understand where your tax dollars are spent, below is a detailed breakdown of municipal services and their costs based on a typical household assessment of $250,000.
| Residential Assessment of: $250,000 | Urban | Cannifton Urban | Cannifton Rural | Rural |
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| Table 1 | Table 2 | Table 3 | Table 4 | |
| CORE | $2,562.26 | $2,562.26 | $2,562.26 | $2,562.26 |
| POLICE URBAN | 908.52 | 908.52 | 908.52 | - |
| POLICE RURAL | - | - | - | 287.53 |
| FIRE URBAN | 556.39 | 556.39 | - | - |
| FIRE RURAL | - | - | 159.79 | 159.79 |
| TRANSIT URBAN | 197.59 | - | - | - |
| ST LIGHT URBAN | 25.29 | 25.29 | 25.29 | - |
| Total Municipal Taxes | $4,250.05 | $4,052.46 | $3,655.86 | $3,009.58 |
| Education Taxes | 382.50 | 382.50 | 382.50 | 382.50 |
| TOTAL TAXES PAYABLE | $4,632.55 | $4,434.96 | $4,038.36 | $3,392.08 |
Tax Calculator
The City’s Residential Tax Rate Calculator is easy to use. Just enter your billing table and assessed value, then press ‘calculate’ for a detailed breakdown of your taxes. Find it online at: Belleville.ca/TaxCalculator
Tax Billing Table
Find your billing table with ease using our Tax Billing Table Map. Simply type in your address or locate your residence using the online map at: Belleville.ca/TaxBillingTable
Online Tax Account
To view your tax account online, including your property’s assessed value, visit the online portal at: my.belleville.ca
Easy Payment Options
| Financial Institution Payments |
| May be made at any financial institution or through your bank’s telephone or online banking services. |
| Pre-Authorized Payment |
| Applications are available in person, by mail (by calling to request a mail-out) or online at: Belleville.ca/TaxPayment |
| Mastercard & Visa |
| Card payments can be made online at Belleville.ca/OnlineServicesor by phone at 1-888-460-3832. Please note: a convenience charge is applicable. |
| Drop Box |
| The City Hall drop box is located at 169 Front St. on the northwest side of the building. |
| By Mail |
| Cheques can be sent to City of Belleville, 169 Front St., Belleville, ON K8N 2Y8. (Postdated cheques will be processed without exception.) |
| In Person |
| Payments can also be made at City Hall (169 Front St.) or the Quinte Sports & Wellness Centre (265 Cannifton Rd.) from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. (with the exception of holidays). |
Additional Links
To update your school support designation, visit MPAC’s website at: MPAC.ca/SchoolSupport
Further Questions?
If you have any questions about your 2024 Final Tax Notice, please call our Tax Department at: 613-967-3243.
TTY Phone Line: 613-967-3768
Email: tax.info@belleville.ca