Media Release – Drop-in Vacant Unit Tax Declaration Clinics

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Vacant Unit Tax staff will offer in-person, drop-in clinics in each Ward, where staff will provide personal assistance to help residential property owners complete their Vacant Unit Tax declaration accurately and on time.  

No reservations are required. Residential property owners just need to bring their Notice to Declare Letter that was sent in the mail (dated February 3, 2025) or their most recent property tax bill. Clinics will be hosted at the following locations, dates and times.  

Vacant Unit Tax Drop-in Clinic Schedule

Monday, March 17

Ward 10 – Winona Community Centre, 255 Winona Road, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ward 1 – Dalewood Recreation Centre, 1152 Main St. West, Hamilton 6:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Tuesday, March 18

Ward 2 – Bennetto Community Centre, 450 Hughson St. North, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 19

Ward 3 – Bernie Morelli Recreation Centre, 876 Cannon St. East, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 20

Ward 4 – Sir Winston Churchill Recreation Centre, 1709 Main St. East, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 24

Ward 6 – Bill Friday Lawfield Arena, 150 Folkestone Avenue, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Ward 15 – Harry Howell Arena, 27 Highway 5 West, Flamborough 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, March 25

Ward 7 – Sackville Hill Seniors Recreation Centre, 780 Upper Wentworth St., Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, March 26
Ward 8 – Westmount Recreation Centre, 35 Lynbrook Drive, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, March 27
Ward 9 – Valley Park Community Centre, 970 Paramount Dr, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Monday, March 31
Ward 5 – Stoney Creek Recreation Centre, 45 King Street West, Stoney Creek 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.
Ward 11 – Glanbrook Arena, 4300 Binbrook Road, Glanbrook 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tuesday, April 1
Ward 12 – Ancaster Rotary Centre & Morgan Firestone Arena, 385 Jerseyville Road West, Ancaster 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.


Wednesday, April 2
Ward 13 – J.L. Grightmire Arena, 35 Market Street South, Dundas 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 3
Ward 14 – Chedoke Twin Pad Arena, 91 Chedmac Drive, Hamilton 4:30 to 8:30 p.m.

All residential property owners are required to declare the occupancy status of their properties for the 2024 tax year by Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Failure to submit a declaration by the deadline will result in the residential unit being deemed vacant, and the Vacant Unit Tax will be applied.

Full details on the different ways that residential property owners can submit a declaration, including online, via phone, email, and by mail, are available online here

Media Release

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City of Hamilton ends Significant Weather Event declaration

The City has officially ended the Significant Weather Event declaration that was issued on Saturday, February 15, 2025, at 12:00 p.m.

This declaration is now lifted as of Wednesday, February 26, at 9:00 a.m. With the end of the declaration, the 24-hour clock to complete clean up from this current storm is now active.

The City of Hamilton declared a Significant Weather Event due to significant snow accumulation forecasted over a 24-hour period in combination with high winds.


As per the Ontario Municipal Act, Ont. Reg. 239/02, a municipality may declare a Significant Weather Event when a weather hazard, either forecasted or occurring, has the potential to pose significant impacts to road users on roads maintained by the City of Hamilton.


City service impacts related to the weather event can be found here.


The City of Hamilton would like to thank all residents for their patience during this time.

Additional Resources:

Snow – http://www.hamilton.ca/Snow

Plow Tracker – http://www.hamilton.ca/PlowTracker

Winter Driving – http://www.hamilton.ca/WinterDriving

Sidewalk Snow Clearing – http://www.hamilton.ca/SidewalkSnowClearing