Your 2026 property tax dates: what’s done and what’s left
Barrie split your 2026 property tax into four main due dates, and all four have now passed. The interim bill was due February 27 and April 30 (City of Barrie). The final bill was due June 30 and September 29, under the City’s 2026 tax rate by-law.
One date is still ahead. The same by-law lets you spread the final bill over the last five months of the year instead. If you chose that schedule, your last payment is due October 30, 2026.
A missed payment gets a 1.25% charge on the first day it’s late, plus up to 1.25% interest each month after that. If you’re behind, catch up before the next bill adds to it.
What to expect from your 2027 tax bills
The City mails each year’s interim bill in January and the final bill in May, sometimes arriving in early June. The 2027 due dates will be printed on those bills.
If you pay monthly through a pre-authorized plan, watch for a letter in December. It’s your receipt for 2026 and lists your first five withdrawals for January to May. The City’s payment plans have no surcharge, and you don’t reapply each year.
Deadlines that passed this year, and when they come back
Property Tax Deferral, August 31. If you’re 65 or older, or receive Ontario Disability Support Program benefits, Barrie’s deferral program can hold your taxes at the year-before amount. The increase is deferred interest-free and repaid in full when the property is sold. Your taxes must be paid up to date to apply, and you reapply by August 31 every year. Your next chance is August 31, 2027.
If you’re considering a reverse mortgage, know this first: any deferred or unpaid property tax usually has to be paid off at closing. Ask Richard how that works for your situation.
Long-term care rate reduction, September 28. A resident in a basic long-term care room who wants a reduced rate starting July 1 had to reapply between July 1 and September 28. The current maximum co-payments took effect July 1, 2026, starting at $2,129.17 a month for a basic room. Our long-term care guide covers the rest.
October 16 to 26: vote for Barrie’s next council
Online and phone voting in the 2026 municipal election opened October 16 at 10 a.m. and runs to election day, Monday, October 26. Your voting PIN is in the voter information letter the City mailed in late September.
Prefer help in person? Voter Assistance Centres are open October 22, 23, 24 and 26. Locations include Allandale Recreation Centre, City Hall and Parkview Centre. The new council’s term begins November 15, 2026.
December 1: winter parking rules start
From December 1 to March 31, the City bans overnight street parking from 12:01 a.m. to 7 a.m. Downtown, the ban runs from 3 a.m. to 6 a.m. The City can also ban street parking at other hours when it declares a winter maintenance event.
Plows go out on residential roads once about 8 cm of snow has fallen. Barrie averages 223 cm of snow a year, according to Environment Canada. It doesn’t clear the ridge of snow the plow leaves at the end of your driveway. If shovelling is getting hard, the Snow Angels Canada website matches people who need help with nearby volunteers. The City doesn’t run it.
December 31: two dates to remember
Second suite fee rebate. In 2026, Barrie cut building permit application fees for additional residential units by 50%. If your unit reaches occupancy within 12 months of the permit, you get those fees back in full. Your permit must be applied for and issued by December 31, 2026, or sooner if the money runs out, and projects must be done by December 31, 2027 (City of Barrie). Our second suite page explains the rules and how to pay for the build.
Age cut-off for Ontario’s $500 grant. The Senior Homeowners’ Property Tax Grant gives back up to $500 a year. To claim it on your 2026 tax return, you or your spouse must be 64 or older on December 31, 2026. Singles keep the whole $500 up to $35,000 of adjusted family net income, and a couple up to $45,000. You claim it on the ON-BEN form, filed with your return next spring.
The dates in one list
| Date | What happens | Who it’s for |
|---|---|---|
| October 16 to 26, 2026 | Online and phone voting | Every Barrie voter |
| October 30, 2026 | Last alternate tax instalment | Owners on the five-month schedule |
| November 15, 2026 | New council term begins | Everyone |
| December 1, 2026 | Overnight winter parking ban starts | Anyone who parks on the street |
| December 31, 2026 | ARU fee rebate applications close | Owners adding a suite |
| December 31, 2026 | Age 64 cut-off for the $500 grant | Owners 64 and older |
| January 2027 | 2027 interim tax bills mailed | Owners not on a payment plan |
| August 31, 2027 | Tax deferral application deadline | Owners 65+ or on ODSP |
For Barrie’s 2026 tax rate, a typical bill and every program for older owners, see our property tax guide for seniors.