In 2024, Richmond Hill will keep about $0.26 for every dollar of resident's property taxes and $0.16 for every dollar of commercial/industrial taxes collected.
The rest of your taxes are sent to your school board ($0.22) and York Region $0.52) to fund regional services (public health, social services, children's services, policing, paramedical services and regional roads)
Here is a break down of each dollar of property tax that stays in Richmond Hill. Click HERE for further details
- Fire and Emergency Services - 16 cents
- Road Maintenance - 4 cents
- Winter Maintenance - 6 cents
- Waste Collection - 5 cents
- Access Richmond Hill - 1 cent
- Recreation and Events - 12 cents
- Buildings (Arenas, Pools, etc.) - 5 cents
- Public Library - 5 cents
- Parks and Trails - 5 cents
- Administration and Other Services - 19 cents
- Planning and Development - 6 cents
- Asset Renewal and Capital Programs - 7 cents
- Information Technology - 6 cents
- By-law Enforcement - 3 cents
- Water Services - Funded Through Water Billing
Consider completing this survey to let the City know what your priorities are for next year's budget. Click HERE to complete the survey.
The City of Richmond Hill has just been recognized for its sound approach to public finances with the Government Finance Officers Association (GFOA) Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the City’s 2024 Budget.
The award assessed how well the City’s 2024 Budget Book served as:
- a policy document
- a financial plan
- an operational guide
- a communications device
Click HERE to access the City's Budget Book
