Hamilton adjusts proposed property tax hike to 5.7%, councillors push back

If you own a house in Hamilton, your property taxes could be going up by an average of $288 this year. That’s the latest figure city councillors heard at today’s budget presentation. The increase is lower than anticipated, but some councilors argue that it’s still too high. Infrastructure is one of the key drivers behind this budget, as the city looks to repair roads, update its transit system, and build more housing.