Discover the extent of municipal tax increases in the 50 largest cities in Quebec

The slowdown in inflation has not stopped cities from demanding significant property tax increases this year.

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The municipal tax bills that taxpayers receive these days often include increases of five, six, or even 7%, which is higher than the 3.9% inflation rate calculated last year by Statistics Canada .

A compilation made by The newspaper shows that in the 50 largest cities in Quebec, it is in Lévis and Saint-Jean-sur-Richelieu that the average increase in the tax bill is the highest, with 7.74%.

Vaudreuil-Dorion is not left out with 7.58%, followed closely by Saint-Constant, with 7.53%.

The four most populous cities in the province, namely Montreal, Quebec, Laval and Gatineau, all increased their municipal taxes more than last year.

On the other hand, let us point out that Thetford Mines managed to contain the increase to a meager 1.72% for 2024.

And at your home?

Is the increase in the tax bill particularly steep in your municipality? Do not hesitate to write to us at [email protected] to denounce the situation.

Not to be confused

VARIATION OF TAX RATE

The tax rate, often expressed as an amount per $100 of municipal assessment of your building, is used to calculate the municipal tax bill. In most cities, this rate has fallen this year, but this is to compensate for the fact that the value of buildings has increased significantly. Ultimately, the bill sent to owners is still an increase compared to the previous year.

Some mayors choose to trumpet that they have lowered the tax rate, but this does not give a good idea of ​​what awaits taxpayers.

VARIATION OF TAX ACCOUNT

This is the number we use in this table. It simply represents the average variation in the municipal tax bill that you will receive this year, compared to last year. In 2024, this bill will increase in all of the 50 largest cities in Quebec.