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The City of Owen Sound began a process to shift the tax ratio to reduce both commercial and industrial tax rates a number of years ago. Between 2008 and 2015, business tax ratios decreased by 15.57% for the commercial class, 12.85% for the industrial class, and 31.95% for the large industrial class.

Our Business Tax Reduction Chart offers more insight into the benefits of investing and establishing business in Owen Sound.

The business tax rates for the City of Owen Sound including the combined education and Grey County portions can be accessed via the financial services tax page.

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