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Tax Sale Legislation and Rules

Municipal Tax Sale Legislation

Part XI, Municipal Act, 2001

Municipal Tax Sales Rules

Ontario Regulation 181/03

Tax Sales in the News

 

One Penny Paradise

He got out his calculator and discovered that his rival’s
deposit was a fraction of a cent less than the required 20%

https://www.taxsaleproperty.org/Articles/A-Penny-Saved—-Is-A-Cottage.html

One Foot of Interest 

One foot purchased by tax sale for $5000 is now being sold. See how much it is being sold for:

https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2021/12/1060-danforth-avenue-toronto/

Community Betrayed

A sad story for the Croatian Credit Union resulting in 31 tax sales:

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2010/09/27/a_community_betrayed.html

Cunningham vs. Front of Yonge

The case that changed the law in Ontario:

https://www.realtax.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Cunningham-v-Front-of-Yonge-article.pdf

Municipal Surplus Property Website

Surplusproperty. Ca

Ontario Municipal Surplus Properties For Sale

At SurplusProperty.ca you will find Municipal surplus properties throughout Ontario that are listed for sale. These properties are owned by the Municipality, City, County, Village, Town or Township. They no longer have a need for these properties, so they list them for sale.

No commission
There is no realtor involved with most of these surplus properties, so there is no commission factored in to the sale price.

Not on MLS
Most of these municipal surplus properties are not shown on MLS

Go to SurplusProperty.ca listings now

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Every year Ontario municipalities offer hundreds of tax sale properties for sale for prices that are a fraction of market value. By law, municipalities do not have to get market value for the property

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This property moved from a tender of $19,046 to a final sale of $112,000 on an assessed value of $142,300. It is the kind of result that shows how tax sales can turn a relatively small opening amount into a strong real estate position. Buyers who participate in these processes often find opportunities that feel out of reach in the regular market. To see active listings, visit ontariotaxsales.ca.#ontariotaxsales #propertytaxsale #ontario ... See MoreSee Less
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You may not be able to step inside a home that appears in a tax sale. That can feel unusual compared to a traditional real estate purchase.Instead, buyers need to rely on available information. That might include aerial photos, surveys, zoning maps, or speaking directly with municipal staff.Taking this step helps you build a clearer picture of the property and avoid surprises after purchase.Access property details at OntarioTaxSales.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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Every property investment carries risk. With tax sales, those risks can include repairs, restrictions, or environmental issues.The difference is that with tax sales, you are buying without conditions. That makes it even more important to understand what you are getting into. The more you know, the better prepared you are to make a smart decision.Explore our due diligence resources and contact OntarioTaxSales before you place a bid. ... See MoreSee Less
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Tax Sale in the City of Guelph will be today, January 29, 2026. The tenders will be opened after 3:00 p.m. at the Guelph, City Hall, 1 Carden St., Guelph ... See MoreSee Less
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A tax sale purchase in August 2019 with a tender of $22,432 turned into something remarkable. The property later sold on the open market for $892,000 in August 2020 and is now valued between $2 million and $3 million. It is an example of how the right tax sale opportunity can create long term potential for buyers who recognize hidden value early on.✅ To explore active listings, visit ontariotaxsales.ca. #ontariotaxsales #propertytaxsale #ontario ... See MoreSee Less
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