Surge in city taxes

Waterloo city council has escalated taxes at twice the rate of the previous council and more than twice the rate of inflation. City taxes account for one-third of residential property taxes; the rest are regional and education taxes.

* Ontario CPI for January-August 2026.
A typical Waterloo household (assessed at $405,000 for tax purposes) will pay $1,775 in city taxes in 2026, up from $1,402 in 2022.
Chart: Jeff OuthitSource: City of WaterlooGet the data