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Vacant Unit Tax

Declaration Period Now Open

Did you know? All residential property owners are required to submit a mandatory annual occupancy declaration including your principal residence. To complete your annual Vacant Unit Tax declaration, you’ll need an access code and roll number.

Looking for your access code? If you haven’t recently changed ownership of your property, your access code can be found on your 2024 final property tax bill or Notice to Declare letter.

Complete your residential Vacant Unit Tax Declaration by April 30, 2025

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How to submit your Vacant Unit Tax declaration online

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Apr 23, 2025

Our Future Downtown: Hamilton’s 10-Year Downtown Revitalization Strategy

HAMILTON, ON –The City of Hamilton is embarking on a 10-year Downtown Revitalization Strategy to reimagine and reinvigorate its downtown core. This initiative aims to transform downtown Hamilton into a thriving, vibrant hub that reflects the aspirations of residents and businesses alike. The

Apr 23, 2025

Enactment of Municipal Act Charges By-law

The City of Hamilton is considering the adoption of a By-Law to impose a charge pursuant to Part XII of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O., 2001, c. 25 as amended and pursuant to Section 14 of the City of Hamilton Act, 1999, S.O., 1999, c.14, Schedule C as amended for the recovery of a portion of the

Apr 22, 2025

Hamilton homeowners reminded to complete Vacant Unit Tax declaration by April 30

HAMILTON, ON – The City is reminding all homeowners to complete their Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration before Wednesday, April 30, 2025. The VUT aims to increase the supply of housing in Hamilton by encouraging homeowners to keep their properties occupied rather than vacant. All residential

Apr 22, 2025

City Launches Stormwater Incentive Program and Fee Estimator Tool

HAMILTON, ON – The City of Hamilton is launching a Stormwater Incentive Program and stormwater fee estimator tool to assist property owners in preparing for the new stormwater fee, which will start in April 2026. The City of Hamilton is transitioning to a dedicated stormwater fee to ensure a

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Resource Recovery Centre

Waste Open House & Facility Tour

April 26, 2025, 09:00am - 01:00pm

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Whitehern Historic House & Garden

Wellness at Whitehern: A Historic Mental Health Tour

April 26, 2025, 10:00am - 12:00pm

Magnolia Hall

Grand Opening of Magnolia Hall

April 26, 2025, 11:00am - 01:00pm

Magnolia Hall

Our Future Downtown Community Pop-Up

April 26, 2025, 11:00am - 01:00pm

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Land Acknowledgement

The City of Hamilton is situated upon the traditional territories of the Erie, Neutral, Huron-Wendat, Haudenosaunee and Mississaugas. This land is covered by the Dish With One Spoon Wampum Belt Covenant, which was an agreement between the Haudenosaunee and Anishinaabek to share and care for the resources around the Great Lakes. We further acknowledge that this land is covered by the Between the Lakes Purchase, 1792, between the Crown and the Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation.

Today, the City of Hamilton is home to many Indigenous people from across Turtle Island (North America) and we recognize that we must do more to learn about the rich history of this land so that we can better understand our roles as residents, neighbours, partners and caretakers.

Learn more about Indigenous Relations