A blended tax rate combines multiple tax rates applied to a property into a single figure, most commonly merging municipal and education property taxes. When people discuss their 'property tax rate,' they often mean the blended rate—the total percentage of assessed value paid in taxes. However, understanding the components matters because municipal councils control only the municipal portion, while education taxes are typically set by provinces. Blended rates make comparison easier but can obscure which level of government is responsible for tax changes. Some jurisdictions show rates separately to improve transparency about where property tax dollars go.