Toronto homeowners would pay more under proposed 'rain tax.' …
Mar 27, 2024 · Her government's proposed stormwater charge is being referred to as a "rain tax." Photo by Chris Young / THE CANADIAN PRESS. Toronto is considering a change in the way …
'Rain tax' down the drain as city pushes basement flooding …
Feb 6, 2025 · Toronto city council is forging ahead with a plan to axe a proposed stormwater surcharge dubbed the “rain tax,” and instead expand subsidies for homeowners to protect their …
Council approves push for new storm water mitigation measures
Jul 25, 2024 · Just over a week after a major summer storm caused flash flooding and damaged homes across Toronto, city council voted unanimously to examine a slew of new flood …
Chow says Toronto not trying to 'tax the rain' - CTV News
Apr 4, 2024 · Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she has no plans to tax rain in the city. The mayor made the comment Wednesday after consultations about changes to stormwater charges last …
Proposed 'rain tax' sparks anger online - Newsweek
Mar 26, 2024 · The Toronto municipal government's idea to introduce a new homeowner charge which critics have dubbed a "rain tax" has sparked outrage and criticism from many, including …
‘Rain tax’ part of storm mitigation plan at Toronto council
Jul 25, 2024 · Toronto has opened the door to a potential stormwater charge — a policy critics have dubbed a “rain tax’’ — as a way to boost the city’s flood resilience. But it would only …
Toronto’s so-called ‘rain tax’ is put on hold after public outcry
Apr 5, 2024 · Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow says she has no plans to ‘tax’ rain, or rather, charge Torontonians for excess stormwater coming off their property.
Toronto’s proposed “rain tax” will be postponed until 2027
Apr 8, 2024 · The City of Toronto’s widely opposed new “rain tax” has been put on hold until 2027, just days before public talks on the tax were scheduled.
Toronto's New 'Rain Tax': What Property Owners Need to Know
Mar 27, 2024 · In the bustling cityscape of Toronto, property owners are facing a novel and somewhat unexpected consideration: a 'Rain Tax'. This innovative approach, officially referred …
Toronto’s 2026 budget proposes property tax hike of 2.2 per cent
2 days ago · The City of Toronto is proposing several measures to address the high cost of living in its budget for 2026, including a much lower property tax increase compared with previous …