Toronto’s New Tax on Foreign Purchasers Explained
Toronto has charged a 10% Municipal Non-Resident Speculation Tax (MNRST) on foreign buyers of certain residential properties since January 1,…
Latest Toronto Taxpayer News and Updates
This section covers decisions by the City of Toronto and the province on fees, taxes and services. Each piece says what changed, who pays and how much.
Every article links to the official document. Rates and dates change, so check that source before you act.
Toronto’s AA+ Credit Rating: What It Means for Taxpayers
S&P Global raised the City of Toronto’s credit rating from AA to AA+ on October 23, 2024, with a stable outlook. It was the first…
Toronto Development Charges Freeze: What Changed and Why
Toronto did not cut development charges when it froze them. It removed the yearly indexing for 2025 and 2026, so rates stayed at their 2024…
TTC Fare Cap 2026: 47 Paid Trips, Then Rides Are Free
From September 1, 2026, the TTC caps what you pay each month. Once you have made 47 paid trips in a calendar month with the same card or…
Toronto Vacant Commercial Property Tax: What Is Confirmed
We found no official record of a proposed Vacant Commercial Property Tax in Toronto, and no such tax is in force. The City’s Vacant Home…
Toronto E-Bike and E-Scooter Rules and Fees in 2026
Toronto has not added a licence fee for e-bikes or e-scooters. We could not find one on any City page. E-scooters are banned on public…
Toronto Third Party Sign Tax Rates for 2026
Toronto charges a yearly Third Party Sign Tax on billboards and other signs that advertise something not sold on the property. For 2026 the…
CaféTO Patio Permit Fees in 2026: What Owners Pay
A curb lane café in Toronto pays $132.42 plus HST per square metre for the 2026 seasonal permit, and a new applicant also pays a one-time $865…
Toronto’s Rain Tax Is Off: What You Pay in 2026
Toronto has no rain tax. The City says Council directed staff to stop work indefinitely on a stormwater charge and a water service charge, and…
Toronto condo waste fees in 2026, explained
Toronto did not add a 12% surcharge for high-density buildings in 2026. We found no “High-Density Waste Collection Premium” on any…