The explosion in property assessments is shifting the tax burden onto the shoulders of Mont-Tremblant citizens. Although tax rates have decreased, an analysis based on the Ville’s own data confirms that the Ville, the Agglomeration, and the MRC will collect increased residential revenue in 2026. The imbalance explained in four key points:
Residents Foot the Bill: Residential taxpayers are absorbing 84% of all new tax revenue in 2026—effectively $8.40 for every $10 of new revenue (comparing the residential, non-residential, and tourism sectors).
The 50-to-1 Ratio: For every dollar ($1) of new revenue coming from the tourism sector—which places a heavy strain on our infrastructure—residential property owners contribute $50
Tourism vs. Residents: The tax contribution from the residential sector is growing nearly 11 times faster than that of the tourist residence sector (6.7% vs. 0.6%).
Business vs. Residents: The residential tax burden is increasing more than twice as fast (2.1x) as that of the commercial sector (6.7% vs. 3.2%).
New Tax Revenue (2026 vs. 2025):
Residential: Increase of approximately $1.95 million
Non-residential: Increase of approximately $320,000
Tourist Residence: Increase of approximately $38,000
Note: These figures concern the general property tax and exclude special taxes or service fees (waste management, mosquito control, etc.).
Analysis: The average increase of 2.3% to 3.2% announced by the Ville masks a profound imbalance. While no property values have dropped, many residents will see their taxes increase significantly, while others will see their bills decrease.
Our point of view: The Ville has the power to mitigate this fiscal shock. Considering the numerous surpluses accumulated in recent years ($49.7M between 2018 and 2024), it could easily have decreed a freeze on residential property taxes for 2026. Following the lead of Montréal and Laval, which implemented concrete mechanisms in 2026 to limit the impact of increases on taxpayers, Mont-Tremblant should establish an annual increase cap of 5% (double the average). Such a measure, combined with spreading the property value increase over three years (Article 253.27), is crucial to protect our citizens on fixed incomes and prevent residents from being forced to leave their homes. Tax equity must not be a theoretical concept, but a real protection.
Act Now: Click here to view your 2026 tax account. If your assessment is unjustified, submit an official request before May 1st, ensuring you provide solid documentation (comparable sales, photos, etc.).
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