What is the tax rate? When are taxes due? How is property assessed?
In the City of Windsor, Ontario, property tax & assessment rules are set by Vacant Home Tax By-law 119-2024, verified 2026-10-19. Tax rate: 3%. Penalty interest: 15% per annum, calculated at the rate of 1.25% monthly.
| tax rate | 3% | Tax Rate approved by Council for 2024 and future years is 3% |
| penalty interest | 15% per annum, calculated at the rate of 1.25% monthly | s. 9 |
Imposes an annual tax on residential properties declared or deemed vacant for a set portion of the year; sets declaration requirements, exemptions and penalties.
2026 final tax due dates July 15, Sept 16 and Nov 18; pre-authorized plan schedules (instalment, mid-month, end-of-month). Page updated June 2026.