Property Tax Hikes

You would have recently received your Final 2026 Tax Notice. Are you noticing that your Property Tax bill is getting bigger and bigger every year? The majority of our current Council has not been shy when it comes to increasing the Tiny Township portion of the increases over the past 4 years of their term! Check out the chart right:

Tiny Township’s portion (Municipal Levy) on your tax bill has increased 35.13% compounded over the past 4 years compared to Simcoe County’s portion at 15.12% and NO increase to the Education Levy. These are the true increases versus the Blended Rate that is always ‘advertised’. And how are these increases in comparison to inflation? See for yourself:

These numbers deserve attention. You will quickly notice that the majority of our current Council supported a large Tax increase annually well in excess of inflation in comparison to the previously elected council.

Which leads us to a very crucial year in Tiny politics! What is your position on the performance of the current term Council? Are you content with the drastic property tax increases annually? Are you content on the cost of the New Administration Building? Are you happy with the 45 meter Shoreline setback restriction? Is speeding being controlled to your satisfaction? Is spring flooding being addressed on your street? Are your tax dollars being spent wisely? These are not abstract issues; they affect value, enjoyment and future of our properties. This is the year to pay attention, where you can make your voice heard to vote in a Council and Mayor that you feel will listen to and be accountable to the taxpayers that they work for!

Who Can Vote?

• Canadian citizen and at least 18 years old
• A resident, owner or tenant of land in the Township of Tiny, and the spouse of such tenant or owner
• NOTE: You are also eligible to vote in Tiny even if your Tiny property isn’t your primary residence! For example, if your primary residence is in Toronto you can vote municipally in boththe Toronto and Tiny elections.

Be Voter Ready!

• Don’t put this off, check or update your voter registration: https://vreg.registertovoteon.ca
• If you are not registered to vote in Tiny, you can register on-line.You will be required to provide proof of property ownership or tenancy in Tiny
• If you prefer you can contact the Township by phone to confirm your status: (705) 526 4204
• Tip: Don’t wait until election day – confirm early to avoid issues. You must be registered to vote!

Engage in the Conversation!

• An informed community is a stronger community
• Talk with neighbours and fellow property owners
• Participate in LASHA updates and discussions
• Respectful, fact-based dialogue helps everyone make better decisions, even when views differ.

How to Vote!

This is the most important step:

• The Township of Tiny will be offering Internet and Telephone Voting from Tuesday, October 13, 2026, until Monday, October 26, 2026, at 8:00 p.m.
• Information about how to vote can be found at www.tiny.ca/elections
• Encourage others in your household and community to vote

Local decisions directly impact our shoreline, properties, roads, services and long-term community!

Where to find out Who’s Running?

A LASHA partner association, The Tiny Township Ratepayers Association (TinyTRA), has launched www.tiny2026.com, a platform that allows residents to:

• View candidate profiles and information about their stated priorities and values
• Watch recorded interviews
• Follow new candidates as they emerge

Stay informed, municipal elections move quickly. Take time to understand:

• Who is running
• What they stand for
• Key issues impacting both back lot and shoreline communities
• How they plan to address taxes, spending, shoreline policies, roads, flooding and community services

LASHA is not affiliated with any external group — we encourage members to use available resources, compare candidates carefully, and make informed decisions based on the issues that affect our community.