Property tax & assessment — Owen Sound, Ontario

What is the tax rate? When are taxes due? How is property assessed?

In the City of Owen Sound, Ontario, property tax & assessment rules are set by Heritage Property Tax Relief By-law No. 2009-148 and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-19. Due dates: First instalment: 30th day of June, 2026; second instalment: 29th day of September, 2026. Penalty interest: lowest prime rate reported to the Bank of Canada.

Heritage Property Tax Relief By-law No. 2009-148 adopted bylaw
penalty interest lowest prime rate reported to the Bank of Canada s. 8.2
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Establishes a property tax relief/rebate program for owners of designated heritage properties in the City.

Tax Policy By-law No. 2026-041 adopted bylaw
due dates First instalment: 30th day of June, 2026; second instalment: 29th day of September, 2026 s. 27(a)-(b)
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Sets the City's annual property tax ratios, due dates/instalments and penalty/interest for late payment for the current tax year.

2025 Tax Policy By-law No. 2025-045 (consolidated)

Prior-year tax policy by-law (ratios etc.); superseded by 2026-041.

City of Owen Sound — Final 2026 Tax Rates (municipal, county, education by class)

Table of 2026 municipal, Grey County and education rates by property class, e.g. residential/farm municipal rate 0.01520351.

Owen Sound — Property Taxes (billing, due dates, interim vs final)

Explains interim billing at 50% of prior year, final billing, four due dates, links to 2026 tax rates.

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