For the first six months of the year, your monthly instalment is based on 1/12 of the previous year’s tax amount. The instalment amount will be adjusted for the last six months of the year based on the new annual tax amount.
Your property tax notice mailed in May will show the adjusted monthly withdrawal amount effective July 1st.
Payment example starting January 1
Previous year’s taxes: $2,400
Monthly instalment (Jan 1 – Jun1): $200 ($2,400 divided by 12 months)
Monthly instalment (Jul 1 – Dec 1): To be stated on the annual tax notice and adjusted for July 1
2% administration fee: N/A
Initial payment: $0
Payment Example starting April 1
Previous year’s taxes: $2,400
Monthly instalment (Jan 1 – Jun1): $200 ($2,400 divided by 12 months)
Monthly instalment (Jul 1 – Dec 1): To be stated on the annual tax notice and adjusted for July 1
Missed payments: $600 (for January, February and March)
2% administration fee: $12 ($600 X 2%)
Initial payment: $612