What is the tax rate? When are taxes due? How is property assessed?
In the Town of Fort Erie, Ontario, property tax & assessment rules are set by By-law 28-2026 — To Set the 2026 Tax Rates and Levy Taxes for 2026 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-23. Due dates: Due on each of June 30, 2026, and September 29, 2026; Due on each of July 31, 2026, and September 29, 2026.
By-law 28-2026 — To Set the 2026 Tax Rates and Levy Taxes for 2026
adopted bylaw
Due on each of June 30, 2026, and September 29, 2026; Due on each of July 31, 2026, and September 29, 2026
s. 5(a)-(b)
penalty interest
penalty of one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) of the amount of each installment shall be imposed on the first day of default and an interest charge of one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) imposed on the first day of each calendar month thereof in which default continues until the taxes are paid as prescribed by Section 345 of the Act
s. 8
scout note
Town of Fort Erie by-law under Municipal Act s.312 setting 2026 tax rates by class; refers to Niagara Region tax ratios (By-law 2026-15) and region rates (2026-16); 1.25% monthly penalty/interest on default.
By-law 3-2026 — Interim Taxes for the Year 2026
adopted bylaw
tax rate
the percentage prescribed by the Minister under Section 317(3) of the Act; or, 50%, if no percentage is prescribed
s. 2
due dates
One-half (1/2) on the 27th day of February of 2026; one-half (1/2) on the 30th day of April of 2026
s. 7(i), (ii)
penalty interest
penalty of one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) of the amount of each installment on the first day of default; interest charge of one and one-quarter percent (1.25%) on the first day of each calendar month of continuing default
s. 6
scout note
2026 interim levy (s.317): half due Feb 27, 2026, half due Apr 30, 2026; 1.25% penalty on first day of default and 1.25% interest each month after.
Property Tax Flyer 2026
Town flyer: 2026 residential total tax rate 1.895328%; median home $200,300 pays about $3,796; split between Town and Niagara Region.
Property Taxes — Due Dates and Payment Options (2026)
2026 instalments for residential/farm: Feb 27, Apr 30, Jun 30, Sep 29; 1.25% per month interest after due date.