Special tax concerning water service

Since 2004, Montréal taxpayers have been paid a Water Tax based principally on property value. Revenue generated by this tax funds local and urban agglomeration reserves that essentially pay for infrastructure rehabilitation costs as incurred.

Until 2011, a portion of the general property tax also funded water-related activities.

As of 2012, all water revenues have been consolidated. A portion of the general property tax equal to $173 million has, accordingly, been transferred to the Water Tax.

In 2012, Montréal taxpayers will help finance the cost of water-related investments through:
- A Water Tax of $322.4 million, based on property value.
- Revenues of $28.1 million generated by water consumption fees, in sectors where such fees apply.

This transfer of the general property tax has no net tax impact, since general property and Water Tax rates have been adjusted accordingly. The Water Tax rate now varies by sector and property category.

Non-residential immovables are subject to a property tax rate as well as a rate of $0.57 per cubic metres for water consumption in excess of 100,000 cubic metres per year.

For more information, please:

1. Call your borough office;
2. Call the 311 (island of Montréal) or 514 872-0311 (outside Montréal);
3. Send us an e-mail.

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