Property taxes · Quebec City · 2026
How much are the taxes on a house in Quebec City in 2026? The average bill, increase and rate published by the city in its budget, what the assessment roll changes, and the 2026-2027 school tax. Official figures, sources cited.
In Quebec City, the city announces a 2026 tax bill of $3,410 for its reference property, up 1.9%. The residential general property tax rate is $0.7464 per $100 of assessment. City figures, checked on October 19, 2026.
The short answer
In Quebec City, the city announces a 2026 tax bill of $3,410 for its reference property, up 1.9%. The residential general property tax rate is $0.7464 per $100 of assessment.
The 2026 tax bill in Quebec City
$3,410: this is the 2026 tax bill published by the city. What the city means by it: 2026 tax bill for the average single-family residence (including condominiums), based on an average assessment of $379,000 on the 2025-2026-2027 roll ($3,348 in 2025, increase of $62).
Increase announced by the city for 2026: +1.9%. Each city measures its increase its own way (with or without water, waste collection or special taxes): compare the bills, not just the percentages.
Average value of a home on the assessment roll, according to the city: $379,000. For reference, a house sold for $480,000 at the 2026 median on Centris (2,277 sales): the municipal assessment and the sale price are two different things.
The property tax rate in Quebec City
| Rate per $100 of assessment | 2026 | 2025 | Rate change |
|---|---|---|---|
| General property tax, base residential rate | $0.7464 | n/a | n/a |
Other rates: In 2026, a single residential rate for the whole city (buildings with 1 to 5 dwellings, including agricultural and forest): the City specifies that this is the first time since the merger that rates are uniform, with the end of the tax for the debts of the former cities. Buildings with 6 or more dwellings: $0.7697 per $100. In 2025, the City published combined property tax and special tax rates by sector (1 to 5 dwellings): $0.7284 in most sectors, $0.7597 in the Québec sector (former city) and $0.7299 in Val-Bélair.
Fixed fees: Water supply and sewer: $386 per dwelling ($129 per room, $70 per septic tank). Waste collection: $195 per dwelling ($65 per room). That is $581 per dwelling for water supply, sewers and waste collection in 2026.
The assessment roll in Quebec City
2025-2026-2027 property assessment roll (2026 is its second year, not a new roll).
Calculating the taxes on a house in Quebec City
The general property tax is calculated as: municipal assessment × rate ÷ 100. Example: a house assessed at $500,000 would pay $3,732 in general property tax at the 2026 rate of $0.7464. This is a sample calculation, not the actual bill: add the fees (water, waste collection), special taxes and, where applicable, sector taxes. The actual bill for an address is on the city's online assessment roll and on the seller's latest tax bill: ask for it before making an offer.
The 2026-2027 school tax
The school tax is not set by the city. Since 2020-2021, the rate is the same everywhere in Quebec: $0.07899 per $100 of standardized assessment for 2026-2027 ($0.08423 in 2025-2026), and the first $25,000 of value is exempt. It is calculated on the standardized value, which can differ from the roll value. Example: for a standardized value of $379,000, the 2026-2027 school tax would be about $280.
Before buying in Quebec City
- Ask for the seller's latest tax bill and the roll assessment of the address: it is the only exact figure for your budget.
- Check the roll year. After a new roll, the assessment can jump: next year's bill will not be this year's.
- Count the sector fees (water, sewers, garbage, local improvement taxes): two houses of the same value in the same city can pay different amounts.
- Include taxes in the mortgage calculation. The lender includes them in your debt ratios: the welcome tax is paid once, property taxes every year.
The other costs of a house in Quebec City:
- Welcome tax on the median house in Quebec City
- Home prices in Quebec City, ten years
- Buying an Airbnb in Quebec City: the rules
Each page starts from actual Centris sales or official documents, aggregates only.
The municipal assessment in Quebec City:
The average roll value published by the city versus the median sale price of houses, and why they differ.
Coming from Montreal?
Prices, monthly mortgage payment and welcome tax compared with Montreal.
Frequently asked questions
How much are property taxes in Quebec City in 2026?
$3,410 in 2026 for the city's reference property, a 1.9% increase. The bill for a given house depends on its assessment and the fees in its sector.
What is the property tax rate in Quebec City in 2026?
$0.7464 per $100 of assessment for the base residential general property tax in 2026.
Are taxes going up in Quebec City in 2026?
The increase announced by the city is +1.9% for 2026. It applies to the city's reference property; a house whose assessment rose more than average will see a bigger increase.
What is the 2026-2027 school tax rate?
$0.07899 per $100 of standardized assessment in 2026-2027, everywhere in Quebec, after an exemption on the first $25,000.
All cities side by side: 2026 property taxes in 72 cities.
Sources
City documents consulted on October 19, 2026:
- Ville de Québec, Taux de taxes 2026 (règlement R.V.Q. 3492) (official source, in French, 2026)
- Ville de Québec, Budget 2026 En bref, Variation de la facture de taxes 2026 de la résidence unifamiliale moyenne (official source, in French, 2025-12-03)
- Ville de Québec, Taux combinés de la taxe foncière et de la taxe spéciale, exercice 2025 (immeubles résidentiels 1 à 5 log.) (official source, in French, 2025)
School tax (in French):
- CGTSIM, Comprendre la taxe scolaire (2026)
- CGTSIM, Comprendre la taxe scolaire (2026)
- CGTSIM, Comprendre la taxe scolaire (2026)
Prices: Centris (Matrix), median sale price of single-family homes, 2026 since January; compiled by the Loaa & Manseur team, aggregates only. Rates, bills and increases are those published by the city; sample calculations are illustrations. This page informs: it is neither tax advice nor an appraisal.
Also available in French: version française de ce guide.
Published September 7, 2026 by the Loaa & Manseur team, the number 1 team at RE/MAX Platine in 2024 and 2025, 6th RE/MAX team in Quebec, 15th in Canada and in the global top 50 according to the official RE/MAX ranking. Tell us about your project.