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My property tax bill hit $8,000 this year and it's got me thinking
I live in a pretty standard 3-bedroom bungalow in Hamilton, Ontario. I've owned it for 15 years. When I opened the mail last week, the annual property tax bill was just over eight grand. I knew it went up a bit each year, but this was the first time it really hit me. On one hand, I get it. That money pays for schools, roads, and services we all use. My house's value has also gone way up, so the tax is based on that. On the other hand, it's a huge fixed cost that just keeps climbing, and it doesn't feel tied to my actual income or ability to pay. It makes me wonder if this system is fair for long-time owners, especially retirees on fixed incomes. What's the better way to fund cities without pricing people out of their own homes? I'm curious where other people in Ontario stand on this.
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jennifer695mo ago
Property taxes are a real worry. My aunt in Burlington had to sell her house after forty years because she couldn't keep up with the bills. Just feels wrong.
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riverowens3mo ago
@jennifer69 a tax deferral program for seniors might help your aunt keep her house.
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