Community Dashboard: Municipal charges as a percentage of household income
Current
5.13%
Previous
5.48%
Preferred trend
Decrease
Reporting date
Dec. 31, 2023
Rationale and analysis
How we measure this data
As reported by Corporate Services, Financial Management and Planning.
Progress and advancements
The target of 4.9 per cent is based on a 2021 study by BMA Management Consulting Inc.
About this indicator
This indicator expresses the cost of municipal taxes and fees relative to average household income.
Total municipal taxes include 1. annual water/ wastewater and 2. property taxes (upper and lower tier).
More information
© Niagara Region - 1815 Sir Isaac Brock Way, Thorold, ON, L2V 4T7 - Phone: 905-980-6000, Toll-free: 1-800-263-7215
