Vacant Home Tax Declaration Deadline

We are now halfway to the 2025 Vacant Home Tax declaration deadline. All declarations must be submitted by April 30, 2026, and property owners are encouraged to act early to avoid penalties.

To date, more than 80 per cent of residential property owners have already submitted their 2025 occupancy declaration. Since the Vacant Home Tax came into effect in 2022, the number of vacant homes in Toronto has declined, with vacant properties decreasing from 6,944 in 2022 to 5,989 in 2024. Early results suggest the program is helping return more homes to active use and increasing housing availability across the city.

Who Needs to Declare

All residential property owners must submit a declaration every year, even if the property is their principal residence. If no declaration is received by April 30, 2026, the property may be deemed vacant and taxed automatically.

How to Submit Your Declaration

Property owners can submit their Vacant Home Tax declaration…