The Brampton property tax increase for 2026 is driven mainly by the Region of Peel, which approved a 3.36% hike on its share of the bill, while the City of Brampton held its own base rate at 0% and added a separate 1% levy dedicated to the second hospital reserve. The provincial education rate stays flat at 0.153% of assessed value. Because the regional levy is the biggest slice of a typical Brampton bill, that 3.36% is what most homeowners will feel most.
What the 2026 Increase Looks Like
Council adopted the 2026 budget with a 0% increase on the city portion of the bill, plus a 1% hospital levy on top.1Facebook. City of Brampton – 2026 Budget Announcement The effective city-side change is therefore 1% of the municipal portion.
The Region of Peel’s 3.36% increase splits into three pieces: 1.77% for police services, 1.53% for regional services such as water, wastewater, and social programs, and 0.06% for other regional agencies.2Region of Peel. What the Budget Means to You A modest regional percentage translates into more dollars than a larger percentage on the smaller city share, because the regional levy is the biggest component of the bill.
The residential education rate is set by the province at 0.153% of assessed value for 2026, unchanged from last year.3Ontario.ca. Tax Matters – Rates for School Purposes Neither council nor the region controls that number.
What’s Driving the Increase
On the city side, the new cost is the hospital levy. In 2022, Brampton council committed $125 million to the William Osler Health System toward rebuilding Peel Memorial as a full inpatient hospital. The province funds 90% of hospital construction, but the community covers the remaining 10% plus 100% of equipment, IT, and furnishings.4William Osler Health System. Build Peel Memorial – Brampton Council kept the 1% levy visibly separate from the general rate so residents can see where the money goes.
On the regional side, police funding accounts for more than half of the 3.36%. Peel Regional Police serves both Brampton and Mississauga, and staffing and equipment costs continue to rise. Water treatment, waste collection, and paramedic operations account for the rest.2Region of Peel. What the Budget Means to You
Reading Your Bill: The Three Levies
Every Brampton tax bill contains three separate levies, each set by a different level of government:5City of Brampton. Understanding Your Tax Bill
- City levy, which funds local services such as parks, libraries, fire protection, local road maintenance, and now the hospital reserve. Council controls this portion directly.
- Regional levy, which funds Peel Region services including police, paramedics, water and wastewater treatment, waste collection, public health, and social services. This is usually the largest share.
- Education levy, set by the province at 0.153% of assessed value for residential properties in 2026.
The bill lists each component and a year-over-year comparison, so you can see which level of government drove any change.
The Stormwater Charge
A separate stormwater fee appears on your property tax bill but is not technically property tax. It funds drainage systems, ponds, and flood prevention. The rate rose 2% effective April 1, 2026, and is tiered by rooftop area:6City of Brampton. Stormwater Charge
- Extra small, under 105.5 sq m: $48.53 per year
- Small, 105.5 to 140.49 sq m: $67.94 per year
- Medium, 140.5 to 220.49 sq m: $97.06 per year
- Large, 220.5 to 250.49 sq m: $126.18 per year
- Extra large, 250.5 sq m and above: $174.71 per year
Most standard single-family homes fall into the medium or large tier, so expect roughly $97 to $126 a year on this line alone.
2026 Due Dates and Late Penalties
Brampton splits the year into two billing cycles. The interim bill covers January through June and is calculated at 50% of the previous year’s total. The final bill arrives around June and reflects the actual 2026 rates.7City of Brampton. Taxes and Assessment
Interim installments for 2026 are due February 18, March 18, and April 22. Final bill installments typically fall in July, August, and September; exact final dates had not been published at the time of writing.8City of Brampton. 2026 Tax Due Dates
Miss a date and a 1.25% penalty applies to the outstanding balance on the first day it is late, compounding monthly. That works out to roughly 15% per year on unpaid taxes.9City of Brampton. Property Tax FAQs The penalty cannot be waived. Accounts that stay in arrears long enough can be sent to a bailiff for collection.
Pre-Authorized Payments
Brampton offers a pre-authorized payment plan that pulls taxes directly from your bank account, either monthly or on the regular installment dates. You need an account with no arrears, a fully assessed property, and you cannot already be paying taxes through your mortgage. Interim-billing enrollment is due by the first week of November the prior year, and final-billing enrollment by the first week of May.10City of Brampton. Pre-Authorized Payment Program The monthly option spreads the cost into smaller withdrawals.
Relief for Low-Income Seniors and Persons With Disabilities
Brampton runs an annual rebate for eligible low-income seniors and persons with disabilities. For the 2025 tax year, the rebate was $580 per eligible property. The 2026 amount will be published in the second quarter of 2026.11City of Brampton. Tax Adjustments, Appeals and Rebates
You must meet both a personal and a property test:
- Low-income seniors must be at least 65 and receiving the Guaranteed Income Supplement under Part II of the Old Age Security Act.
- Persons with disabilities must be receiving benefits under the Ontario Disability Support Program Act.
- The home must be classified residential or farm, be your principal residence, and you must have been assessed as the owner for at least one year. Every owner on title must be either an eligible person or the spouse of one.
Applications are due by December 31 of the current tax year, and you will need documents verifying GIS or ODSP status. The rebate is designed to offset year-over-year increases for people on fixed incomes.
Challenging Your Assessment if You Think It’s Wrong
Your bill is your assessed value multiplied by the combined tax rate. The assessed value comes from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).5City of Brampton. Understanding Your Tax Bill For 2026, MPAC assessments still reflect January 1, 2016 property values, because the province has repeatedly postponed the reassessment originally scheduled for 2020.12Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. The Assessment Cycle If you bought recently at a much higher price, your assessment is likely well below what you paid, which works in your favour.
You can view your assessment, compare it to similar properties, and check MPAC’s records through the AboutMyProperty portal at mpac.ca, using the roll number and access key from your notice.13Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. How to File a Request for Reconsideration
Step 1: Request for Reconsideration
For residential, farm, and managed forest properties, you must file a free Request for Reconsideration with MPAC before you can appeal further. The deadline for the 2026 tax year is March 31, 2026. File online through AboutMyProperty or by mail.13Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. How to File a Request for Reconsideration The core question is whether your property could have sold on January 1, 2016 for the value on your notice. Useful evidence includes sale prices of comparable nearby homes around that date, appraisals, photos of condition, and records of major structural issues. MPAC responds in writing within 180 days, with a possible 60-day extension.
Step 2: Assessment Review Board
If MPAC’s response doesn’t resolve the issue, you have 90 days from the date of the decision to appeal to the Assessment Review Board. The filing fee is $132.50 per roll number, with a $10 discount for electronic filing.14Tribunals Ontario. ARB Fee Chart The hearing is formal, and you present evidence to an adjudicator. Homeowners can appear themselves or hire a representative.