We encourage all property owners to resolve any questions about property taxes well in advance of the due date for payment.
If you are not enrolled in the City's property tax monthly payment plan and if the City does not receive full payment on time, you will be subject to late-payment penalties.
When paying by cheque, ensure it is signed, dated and completed accurately. The City is not responsible for errors and omissions. If the City cannot process your payment due to an error on the cheque or insufficient funds, late-payment penalties and a service charge may be applied to your account.
Late Payment Penalties
The deadline for paying property taxes is June 30.
Current Year Property Taxes
An additional 5% is applied to any outstanding balance of current year property taxes for a total annual rate of 15%.
| Date | Late Payment Penalty |
|---|---|
| July 1 | 5% |
| September 1 | 5% |
| November 1 | 5% |
Prior Years' Property Taxes and Other Charges
A 1.25% per month late payment penalty is applied to any outstanding balance of the prior years' property taxes and other charges.
Service Charges
| Charge | Description |
|---|---|
| $39 | When payment is not cleared by your bank or financial institution. |
| $19.50 per account | When payment is not cleared by your bank or financial institution. This charge applies when a single bank withdrawal or one cheque is received for multiple tax accounts. |
| $26.50 per account | Administrative fee charged to all lending institutions that pay property taxes on behalf of their mortgagees. |