The Town collects property taxes for the Region of Durham, the Province (education) and the Town of Ajax in accordance with Town bylaws and policies.

Town taxes provide local services such as road maintenance, fire and emergency services, libraries and recreation programs.

There are multiple methods of payment.

Notice of Change 2024 Property Tax Due Date Changes

Effective with the 2024 Final Non-Residential billing, due dates are changing to June and September. You will receive your Final Tax bill in the mail late May (not late June), with the first instalment coming due Friday, June 28, 2024 and the second instalment due Friday, September 27, 2024.

Impacted Tax Classes:

  • Commercial
  • Industrial (Large)
  • New Multi-Residential
  • Office Building
  • Parking Lot
  • Shopping Centre

If you have any questions, please contact the Tax Section at tax@ajax.ca or 905-683-2718.

Current due dates for 2025

The 2025 Interim Tax Bill is due in two instalments:

  • February 28, 2025
  • April 25, 2025
  • Bills are mailed in late January

The 2024 Final Tax Bill is due in two instalments:

  • June 27, 2025
  • September 26, 2025
  • Bills are mailed in late May

Charitable organization tax rebate

Charitable organizations with a valid registration number, located in commercial or industrial properties, may be eligible for a 40 percent tax reduction. Qualifying charities must apply each year to the Town of Ajax before the last day of February of the following year.

Download a copy of the Rebate for Charitable Organization form in PDF format.

Heritage tax rebate

The heritage rebate program is managed through the Planning and Development Department.

Property assessment and appeals (MPAC)

Property assessment is the responsibility of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). To appeal your property assessment, or if you have any questions about your assessment, please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.

You can also look up basic property information and assessed values for other properties of your choice by visiting AboutMyProperty.ca.

Tax rates and user fees

There are three parts to the tax rate:

  • Municipal tax rate, set by the Town of Ajax
  • Regional tax rate, set by the Region of Durham
  • Education tax rate, set by the Province of Ontario

User fees are charged for various service requests.

Learn more about current tax rates and user fees.

New Fees Effective January 1, 2024

FINANCE DEPARTMENT

FEES

Tax Certificates

$82.60

Statement of Account, Tax Receipts, Re-Print of Tax Bill, PAP Letter, Adjustment, Apportionment Notification etc., Confirmation Letters (ownership/residency)

$22.10

Refund of Incorrect Electronic and Manual Payments

$49.60

Request for Transfer of Funds

$49.60

Ownership Change

$44.10

New Account Set-up

$55

Post-Dated Cheque - Removal or Date Change

$33.20

NSF Cheque (Returned Payments)

$49.60

Mortgage Company Information (per roll, twice per year)

$15.50

Title Search Fee

$137.50

Water/Sewer Lien Addition to Roll

$44.10

Tax Sale Tender Package

$25.00 - $50.00

Tax Sale Registration - Actual Costs

Actual Costs

Tax Sale Registration Administration Fee When Advertised

$103.20

Research/Archival Investigation

$30/hr - 1 hr min.