City Offering Drop-In Clinics to Support 2025 Vacant Unit Tax Declarations

The City of Hamilton is offering a series of in-person, drop-in clinics to help residential property owners complete their 2025 Vacant Unit Tax declaration accurately and on time.

City staff will be available to provide one-on-one assistance. No appointment is required. Residents should bring their Notice to Declare letter or most recent property tax bill, which contains the roll number and access code needed to complete the declaration.

📍 Upcoming Clinic Dates

Please note: One clinic date has already passed. Weather conditions may impact upcoming clinics. Residents are encouraged to check for updates before attending.

Friday, January 16, 2026

Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre

622 Alberton Rd. South, Ancaster

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Ancaster Senior Achievement Centre

622 Alberton Rd. South, Ancaster

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre

780 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton

10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Friday, January 23, 2026

Flamborough Seniors Centre

163 Dundas St. East, Hamilton

10:00 am to 12:00 pm

Additional clinics may be added throughout the declaration period. Residents are encouraged to visit hamilton.ca/VacantUnitTax for the most up-to-date schedule and service information.

🏠 Important Reminder for Property Owners

All residential property owners must declare the occupancy status of their property for the 2025 tax year by April 15, 2026. If a declaration is not submitted by the deadline, the property will be deemed vacant and the Vacant Unit Tax will be applied. MR-City offering 2025 Vacant Un…

Declarations can be completed online, by phone, email, or by mail. Full details are available at hamilton.ca/VacantUnitTax.

ℹ️ About the Vacant Unit Tax

The Vacant Unit Tax is designed to increase housing supply by encouraging residential properties to remain occupied rather than vacant. After administrative costs are recovered, revenues are reinvested into affordable housing initiatives.

The tax applies to all properties classified as residential by MPAC, including single-family homes, townhouses, and multi-unit residential buildings. In Hamilton, this represents approximately 180,000 properties