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Richmond Hill property tax bills: instalments and assessment
Richmond Hill, Ontario, Canada
Richmond Hill sends an interim and final property-tax bill each year. The interim bill is based on 50% of the previous annualized tax.
Key information
Richmond Hill sends an interim and final property-tax bill each year. The interim bill is based on 50% of the previous annualized tax. Residential final instalments fall in August and October; non-residential final instalments fall in October and November.
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Plan your next step
| Task or feature | What to know |
|---|---|
| Interim | January mailing; March and May instalments |
| Residential final | June mailing; August and October instalments |
| Non-residential final | August mailing; October and November instalments |
Your next steps at a glance
- Find the bill type
Interim and final bills follow different schedules.
- Read instalment dates
Check the residential or other property schedule.
- Understand the charges
Assessment and sale price are different measures.
Know the billing cycle
Interim bills are mailed in January, with instalments due in March and May. The interim amount represents 50% of the previous year’s annualized tax and is deducted from the final bill. It is an advance part of the annual tax, not an extra tax added on top.
Residential final bills are mailed in June with August and October instalments. Non-residential final bills are mailed in August with October and November instalments. Use the actual bill for exact due dates; this guide preserves the stated months rather than inventing a day.
Assessment is not a current sale price
MPAC determines assessed property values. The city calculates the bill by multiplying the assessment by the applicable combined tax rate. The combined rate includes city, regional and education portions.
The reviewed page says 2026 assessments still use fully phased-in January 1,2016 values because the planned 2020 update was postponed. A recent purchase price and the assessed value on the tax bill can therefore differ. Older examples on the source explain a past phase-in and are not presented here as a new 2026 revaluation.
Understand which service receives the money
Richmond Hill maintains local roads, community centres, trails and watermains. York Region provides regional functions described on the tax page, including police, public health, paramedics and regional roads. Education taxes support the school-system portion.
An individual bill change can reflect assessment, tax rates or several government portions. Do not assume a change in the total equals only the city’s budget increase. Use the explanation of tax changes on your actual bill to identify the components.
Useful questions and answers
How many regular bills are issued?
Two: an interim bill and a final bill each year.
When is the interim bill sent?
In January, with instalments due in March and May.
How is the interim amount set?
It is based on 50% of the previous year’s annualized taxes.
Will that interim payment be deducted later?
Yes. It appears as a reduction on the final bill, rather than another charge added to the annual total.
When is the residential final bill sent?
In June, with instalments due in August and October.
When is the non-residential final bill sent?
In August, with instalments due in October and November.
Who determines assessed property values?
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation, known asMPAC.
How is the tax bill calculated?
The assessed value is multiplied by the combined city, regional and education tax rates that apply to the property.
Is 2026 assessment based on my current sale price?
The reviewed city page says 2026 taxation continues to use fully phased-in January 1,2016 values following assessment postponement. It is not a current sale-price valuation.
Is the whole bill paid only to Richmond Hill?
No. The total includes Richmond Hill, York Region and education portions.
Official information and next steps
Facts checked on October 14, 2026. Seasonal conditions and available appointments can change.