The education tax rate is the property tax rate applied to generate revenue for school funding, expressed as a rate per dollar of assessed property value. Unlike municipal tax rates set by councils, education rates are typically established by provincial governments to ensure consistent funding across communities. The rate may be uniform province-wide or vary by property class (residential, commercial, industrial). Multiplying a property's assessed value by the education tax rate determines the education portion of the tax bill. While municipalities administer collection, they have no control over education rates or how the revenue is spent. Education tax rates have become politically contentious in some provinces, with municipalities arguing provincial education costs shouldn't burden property taxpayers while provinces defend the stable funding base property taxes provide.