St. John's Property Tax Rate 2026
The residential rate, what it is made of and what it costs on a home
St. John's 2026 residential property tax rate is 0.9100% of assessed value, the same as in 2025. A home assessed at $500,000 pays about $4,550 a year, and one at $1,000,000 about $9,100.
What the rate is made of
| Part | Rate | On a $500,000 home |
|---|---|---|
| Municipal | 0.9100% | $4,550 |
| Total, 2026 | 0.9100% | $4,550 |
| Total, 2025 | 0.9100% | $4,550 |
The city's water tax is a flat fee per home and is not included.
Property tax at different home values
| Assessed value | Tax a year | A month |
|---|---|---|
| $400,000 | $3,640 | $303 |
| $600,000 | $5,460 | $455 |
| $800,000 | $7,280 | $607 |
| $1,000,000 | $9,100 | $758 |
| $1,500,000 | $13,650 | $1,138 |
| $2,000,000 | $18,200 | $1,517 |
Newfoundland and Labrador cities compared
| City | 2026 Rate | 2025 Rate | Change | Tax on $500,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. John's | 0.9100% | 0.9100% | 0% | $4,550 |
All of them, with how assessment works in Newfoundland and Labrador, on the Newfoundland and Labrador property tax rates page.
St. John's Property Tax: Quick Answers
What is the property tax rate in St. John's?
0.9100% of assessed value for a home in 2026, as described below.
How much is property tax on a house in St. John's?
About $4,550 a year on a home assessed at $500,000, $6,825 at $750,000 and $9,100 at $1,000,000.
How is property tax calculated in St. John's?
The city multiplies the home's assessed value by the rate: $500,000 × 0.9100% = $4,550. Newfoundland and Labrador has no provincial property tax. St. John's reassesses homes every two years: 2026 and 2027 bills use values as of January 1, 2024.
Did property tax go up in St. John's in 2026?
The rate did not change: it is 0.9100%, as in 2025. A bill also changes with the home's assessment.
Work out your own numbers
- Property tax estimator: the tax on your home's assessed value
- Annual cost of ownership calculator: property tax with insurance, utilities and upkeep
- Understanding property taxes before you buy
- Income needed to buy a home in each city, with property tax in the monthly cost
Other provinces
Source: St. John's, 2026 tax rates; 2025 tax rates. Rates are for a residential home and include the school or education tax; flat fees on the same bill are not included.
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