Ottawa residents will experience a range of price increases in 2025, impacting transportation, parking, utilities, and recreational activities. Transit fares will rise by 5%, with the elimination of free rides for 11- and 12-year-olds. Property taxes will increase by 3.9%, adding $168 to the average bill. Water, wastewater, and stormwater rates will rise by an average of 4.4%, while garbage collection fees will jump from $145 to $243 for single-family households. Parking rates on city streets will increase by 2.6 to 2.9%, and rental and membership fees for arenas and recreational activities will also see increases.
Ottawa residents will be paying more to board the bus and the O-Train, park on city streets, use City of Ottawa services and turn on the lights in 2025. Transit riders will be paying more to board the bus in 2025.
The solid waste user fee increases from $145 to $243 in 2025 for a single-family household. The fee covers garbage and recycling collection. The cost to park on city streets and at municipal on-street spaces increases 2.6 to 2.9 per cent in 2025, effective Jan. 1.Residential parking permit – summer: $36 a month Residential visitor parking per week or less – winter: $41.75
The monthly distribution rate covers Hydro Ottawa's cost to deliver electricity from generating stations across Ontario to homes in Ottawa.Renters in Ottawa and across Ontario face a maximum rent increase of 2.5 per cent this year. The Royal LePage Market Survey Forecast predicts Ottawa home prices will increase 4 per cent by the end of 2025, with condominium prices jumping three per cent.
Civil marriages will cost more at Ottawa City Hall. Option 1: Monday to Friday during business hours will now cost $163.18, up from $159.20 in 2024.The Shopping Trends team is independent of the journalists at CTV News. We may earn a commission when you use our links to shop.
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