Property Tax Breakdown
See where your tax dollars go in Ward 4
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City of Guelph — Ward 4
PROPERTY TAX NOTICE
Tax Year 2026 — Confirmed Budget
Issued
October 20, 2026
Assessment Basis
Median Home — $410,000
Tax Rate Increase
7.87% (2026)
Ward
Ward 4, Guelph, ON
| Service / Allocation | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Police Services | 19.1% | $1,051.46 |
| Capital Funding & Reserves | 13.5% | $743.18 |
| Social & Health Services | 9.6% | $528.48 |
| Fire Services | 9.1% | $500.96 |
| Guelph Transit | 8.1% | $445.91 |
| Corporate & Governance | 7.5% | $412.88 |
| Roads & Sidewalks | 5.4% | $297.27 |
| Paramedic Services | 4% | $220.20 |
| Solid Waste Services | 3.6% | $198.18 |
| Parks & Open Spaces | 3.2% | $176.16 |
| Guelph Public Library | 3% | $165.15 |
| Recreation | 2.5% | $137.63 |
| Planning & Building | 2% | $110.10 |
| Culture | 1.5% | $82.58 |
| Engineering & Transportation | 1.5% | $82.58 |
| Economic Development | 1% | $55.05 |
| Mayor & Council | 0.5% | $27.53 |
| Other City Services | 1.3% | $71.57 |
Total Annual Amount Due
Median residential property (2026)
$5,505.00
Amounts are estimates based on City of Guelph 2026 Confirmed Budget allocations. Source: guelph.ca/budget