Tax Bill Due Dates

Interim Tax Bill Due Dates

Last banking business day of February
Last banking business day of April

Final Tax Bill Due Dates

Last banking business day of July
Last banking business day of September

To help ensure your tax payment is received on time, we encourage residents to avoid mailing payments due to possible postal delays. Please use one of these secure options:

Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD)
Online or telephone banking
In-person at the Township Administration
Cheque via secure dropbox

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Ways to Pay Your Taxes

You must pay your taxes by the due date. A late payment charge applies to all past due taxes at a rate of 1.25% each month. If your mortgage company or other third party pays your taxes, forward the bill immediately to them for payment. Pay your taxes in any of the following ways:

Pre-Authorized Debit

Make payments through a pre-authorized debit (PAD) plan:

PAD plans will not withdraw supplemental or omitted tax bills automatically unless you contact the Township with authorization.

At Your Bank

At your bank:
- Telebanking (requires 19-digit roll number)
- Internet banking (requires 19-digit roll number)
- Direct payment (provide your tax bill)

By Mail

By mail to the Municipal Office (cheques only) *Please make cheques payable to "The Township of Springwater"

In Person

In person during operating hours by cash, cheque (please make cheques payable to "The Township of Springwater") and debit (after-hours drop box available)

Supplemental and Omitted Tax Bills

The Township bills supplementary and omitted assessments separately from the regular billing cycle, and issues them throughout the year. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) provides the Township with supplementary or omitted assessment values for the current year and up to two years prior when:

Land value is omitted from the assessment roll
Use of the property changes
Property is improved due construction, an addition, or renovation

You will receive a Property Assessment Change Notice from MPAC informing you of the supplemental or omitted assessed value and date. Supplementary or omitted property tax bills are typically due in two instalments regardless of the number of years for which you are billed.

Estimate your supplementary or omitted tax bill for a new property

MPAC determines your assessed value. If you haven't received your notice of supplementary assessment value from MPAC, you can use the purchase price as a guide to set aside funds in anticipation of receiving a supplementary or omitted tax bill. As an estimate, multiply the purchase price (or supplementary assessment value) by the applicable year's tax rate.

Tax Certificates

Tax certificates are available upon written request and payment of the applicable fee. We email and mail tax certificates once complete. Requests can be submitted through the Tax Certificate Request online form.

Fees

Tax certificate fees and response times are:

Regular $50 – within 10 business days from receipt of request and payment
Rush $105 – within 2 business days from receipt of request and payment

Tax Programs and Rebates

Ontario Seniors Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG)

The OSHPTG is an annual payment available to Ontario senior homeowners who pay property taxes and have low or moderate incomes. Seniors must apply for this grant each year when they file their income tax and benefit return. It provides tax relief to eligible seniors who own and occupy their principal residence.

For more details, visit the Canada Revenue Agency’s OSHPTG Questions and Answers page.

Ontario Energy and Property Tax Credit (OEPTC)

The OEPTC assists low- to moderate-income Ontario residents with the sales tax on energy costs and property taxes. It is part of the Ontario trillium benefit (OTB) payment, usually issued monthly. This will need to be filed with your income tax return yearly.

To view information on the Ontario Senior Homeowners' Property Tax Grant (OSHPTG) visit the questions Questions and Answers section by visiting Canada.ca

For more details, visit the Revenue Agency’s OEPTC Questions and Answers page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who pays taxes?

All property owners are obligated to pay taxes to the Township of Springwater. Tax bills are issued to cover the costs of Town, OPP, County, and Educational services. Property owners must pay tax even if they don't use all the services provided. The Town issues two tax bills each year – an Interim Tax Bill and a Final Tax Bill.

What is an interim tax bill?

The Interim Tax Bill, issued annually at the beginning of January, is for the first half of the year’s taxes. The amount levied is based on 50% of the property taxes for the previous year. Interim Tax Bills have two installment dates and show any outstanding or credit balance at the time of billing. They are payable on the last business day of February and April.

How do I update my mailing address?

A mailing address can be updated upon written request from the registered owner, power of attorney, or estate trustee. Requests can be submitted through the Change of Address online form, by email to the Finance Department, or by regular mail to the Administration Centre.

How do I notify of my change of ownership?

To change ownership information, please contact the Land Registry Office at 705-725-7232.

Registered land transfers can be emailed to the Finance Department.

How do I obtain my property tax documentation?

To receive a copy of a property tax bill, or a statement of account, you must be the registered owner, power of attorney, or estate trustee. To receive this information via email, a request can be submitted through the Property Tax Documentation online form.

What fees are associated with property tax services?

The following fees are associated with property tax services:

Non-sufficient funds (NSF) charge $20
Copy of tax bill $15
Statement of account $15

For a full list of Township fees and charges, please visit the Fees and Charges page.

What are property tax rates and capping parameters?

The Township calculates your tax bill by multiplying your property assessment value by the tax rate, and adding the policing services charge. If you don't agree with the value of your property assessment, contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or visit MPAC online.

Tax rates:

Capping parameters:

What do I do if I disagree with my tax assessment appeal?

If you disagree with your property assessment, file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC or appeal to the Assessment Review Board (ARB) by their deadline.

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