Toronto to see property value increases

Toronto homeowners will see the assessed value of their property increase by an average of 5.5% in 2013, according to Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC).

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An increase in assessment doesn’t necessarily mean an increase in property taxes. If the assessed value of a home has increased by the same percentage as the average in the municipality, there might be no increase in the property taxes paid by owners.

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Homeowners can check the accuracy of their assessment at www.aboutmyproperty.ca. If the assessment is not correct, they have the option of filing a Request for Reconsideration and MPAC will review their assessment free of charge.

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