Toronto – In 2021, Council approved the Vacant Home Tax (VHT) as a policy tool to help increase housing supply by encouraging residential property owners to rent or sell unoccupied properties. The Vacant Home Tax Program supports the increase of housing supply in Toronto, both by encouraging homes to be occupied and by investing funds collected from the VHT in …
Toronto – The boys of summer are back in town and Toronto Blue Jays fans can’t wait for the opening pitch. Mayor Olivia Chow, along with Blue Jays mascot, Ace, celebrateed the return of the Blue Jays with a special flag-raising ceremony at 9:30am at Toronto City Hall at Courtesy flagpole, Podium Roof, Toronto City Hall, 100 Queen Street W. …
Toronto – Owners have until Thursday, February 29, to declare the 2023 occupancy status of their residential property and are encouraged to submit their declaration through the City of Toronto’s secure Vacant Home Tax (VHT) portal. Who needs to declare occupancy status? Although the majority of homeowners are not subject to this tax, every residential property owner must report the …
Toronto – On World AIDS Day, Mayor Olivia Chow is joined by Councillor Chris Moise (Toronto Centre), Chair of the Board of Health, Medical Officer of Health Dr. Eileen de Villa, and Dr. José M. Zuniga, President and CEO of Fast-Track Cities Network, to deliver remarks and participate in a signing ceremony to formalize Toronto’s inclusion in the Fast-Track Cities …
Toronto – The City of Toronto has started to issue 2023 final property tax bills, the second of two tax bills mailed to property owners each year. The 2023 interim tax bill was mailed in January. New this year, residents can register for the City’s new electronic billing (eBilling) option and receive their property tax bill in electronic format. Also …
