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City of Toronto Media Relations has issued the following:
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News Release

March 31, 2026

One month remaining to submit 2025 Vacant Home Tax declaration

The City of Toronto is reminding all residential property owners that there is one month left to submit their 2025 Vacant Home Tax (VHT) declaration by the April 30 deadline.

To date, nearly 95 per cent of property owners have submitted their 2025 Vacant Home Tax declaration. The City of Toronto encourages remaining owners to complete their declarations to ensure their property is accurately classified and avoid penalties.

Since the Vacant Home Tax came into effect in 2022, the number of declared or deemed vacant properties decreased from 6,944 in 2022 to 5,989 in 2024, supporting the City’s efforts to increase housing availability for Toronto residents.

All residential property owners must submit a declaration every year, even if the home is their main residence. If no declaration is received by April 30, the property may be considered vacant and taxed. Even properties that were occupied for part of the year must still be declared. Owners who do not submit a declaration may have their property deemed vacant and the tax applied.

How to declare
Property owners may submit their VHT declaration through one of the following channels:

-Online: Submit via the City’s portal at www.toronto.ca/VacantHomeTax.

-By phone: Contact 311 (within Toronto) or 416-392-2489 (outside Toronto). Multilingual support is available in more than 180 languages.

-In person: File in person at a Tax and Utility Counter located at Toronto City Hall or at any civic centre.

Property owners who file their VHT declaration online will receive a confirmation number and may request an electronic copy by email. Declarations submitted by phone or in person will also be confirmed with a receipt. Declarations may be audited and supporting documentation may be requested. Information on how to update or correct a declaration is available at www.toronto.ca/VacantHomeTax.

For further information about the VHT, including details on how to declare and available exemptions, visit www.toronto.ca/VacantHomeTax or contact 311.

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Media contact: Media Relations, media@toronto.ca

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