What are property taxes used for?

Property taxes provide a major source of revenue to municipalities to fund essential community services such as police and fire services, recreational facilities, and infrastructure. Each year, tax rates are set by determining the amount of revenue needed to provide services and dividing that by the taxable properties in the community.

Some services, like recreation, are partially funded through user fees and grants. Others, like road maintenance, are primarily funded through property taxes. Annual budgets and Financial Statements are also available on the Financial Statements page.