Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Deadline Extended to May 15

Councillor Mark Tadeson is sharing this information to help you avoid fees and charges: The City of Hamilton has extended the deadline for the 2025 Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declaration to May 15, 2026.

This extension is intended to give property owners additional time to complete their required declaration.

Who needs to submit a declaration

All residential property owners in Hamilton are required to submit a Vacant Unit Tax declaration each year.

This applies to:

• homeowners living in their primary residence

• owners of rental properties

• owners of secondary or investment properties

A declaration is required even if the property is occupied.

What happens if you don’t submit

If a declaration is not submitted by May 15, 2026, the property will be deemed vacant and the Vacant Unit Tax will be applied for the 2026 tax year.

The Vacant Unit Tax is currently set at 1% of the property’s assessed value.

How to complete your declaration

Property owners can submit their declaration through the City using several options:

• online

• by phone

• by email

• by mail

• in person at a Municipal Service Centre

To complete your declaration, you will need your roll number and access code, which can be found on your VUT notice or property tax bill.

Full details and access to the declaration portal are available here:hamilton.ca/VacantUnitTax

Need help?

Residents who require assistance can contact the City:

• 📧 vacantunittax@hamilton.ca

• 📞 905-546-2573

As always, please contact the Ward 11 office if you have any comments, questions or concerns: 📧 ward11@hamilton.ca

📞 905-546-2110