Dear Neighbors,
I hope this message finds you well. I stopped by your home regarding a recent decision by the City Council to change the zoning from our neighborhood. This was done so builders can develop semi-detached, town homes and apartment complexes in our area. The decision effectively removed the prestigious “Upscale Neighborhood” designation when we purchased our homes.
Despite this reclassification, our property taxes remain disproportionately high, placing an unfair burden on homeowners and deterring potential buyers. For example, below are comparables only minutes away from each other, yet as you can see, the ECR example is 28% higher in cost!
- Olde Town Road – 3200 sq. ft. – Property Tax $7600
- Estate of Credit Ridge – 3200 sq ft – Property Tax $10,025
At this rate, most of us won’t be able to afford our property taxes. This applies to other segments of Brampton as well.
We believe it’s time for the city to reassess the ECR’s tax rates in accordance with this updated designation, and to bring some financial relief to the impacted residents. Please sign our petition asking City Council and MPAC to:
- Re-evaluate current property tax assessments in our neighborhood
- Adjust tax rates to reflect the new non-luxury status
- Provide retroactive relief, if applicable, for recent over payments
We’re inviting all residents to support this petition to show a unified voice in requesting fairness and accountability in how our neighborhood is taxed. Even if you’ve never been involved in local issues before, your signature can make a real difference.
We would like at least 500 signatures but the more signatures we gather, the stronger our message will be! Please sign below and share with your neighbors🙏🏽
Thank you for your time, your support, and your commitment to keeping our neighborhood a fair and livable place for all.
Warm regards,
Idris Orughu