Property Taxes

City taxes are the primary source of revenue supporting services from the city, boards, and agencies. Additionally, we collect education taxes on behalf of the Province of Ontario, distributing them to Kingston's school boards.

Buying and Selling Property

Learn about buying or selling property, including requesting a tax certificate.

Changing Your Tax Account Information

Learn how to update the ownership, name, or address on your property tax bills.

MyTax Portal

Access your property tax account information.

Paying Your Property Taxes

Learn about your payment options, tax receipts, application options, and late charges.

Property Tax Assessment

Learn about MPAC property value assessments and access the tax assessment tool.

Property Tax Bill Information

Learn how taxes are calculated, the different kinds of bills, and how to understand the bill information.

Tax Assistance and Rebates

Learn about and find applications for our tax assistance and rebate programs.

Tax Sales

Learn about tax arrears (overdue taxes) and the tax sale process.

The City of Kingston acknowledges that we are on the traditional homeland of the Anishinaabe, Haudenosaunee and the Huron-Wendat, and thanks these nations for their care and stewardship over this shared land.

Today, the City is committed to working with Indigenous peoples and all residents to pursue a united path of reconciliation.

Learn more about the City's reconciliation initiatives .