Municipal Tax Rates for 2010:

Municipal tax ratios for 2010:

There are several payment options available to make it easier for rate payers to choose one that suits their needs:

• BY MAIL: Cheques may be post-dated for deposit on the due dates. Exchange on cheques in U.S. Funds will be applied using the rate at our bank on the date that the cheque is deposited.
• AT THE MUNICIPAL OFFICE: Payment accepted by cash, cheque, debit card (interac) or Visa.  Please note: Visa payments will be discontinued as of December 31, 2010. 
• PRE-AUTHORIZED PAYMENT: withdrawn directly from your Canadian bank account on due dates.  Pre-authorized Payment Registration Form must be submitted by regular mail or in person (original signature required). Please note: you must first speak with or email the tax department for this to come into effect.
• AT A MAJOR CANADIAN BANK: at the teller.
• INTERNET OR TELEPHONE BANKING: This feature is available with major Canadian banks and is also available at some credit unions and caisse populaires. Please check with your financial institution.
• MONTHLY PAYMENT PLAN: can be paid by cheques or by pre-authorized payments on the 15^th day of each month. Pre-authorized Payment Registration Form must be submitted by regular mail or in person (original signature required). Please contact our tax department for monthly payment plan amount.

PLEASE NOTE: PAYMENTS NOT RECEIVED BY THE DUE DATE ARE SUBJECT TO A PENALTY OF 1.25% PER MONTH (15% PER ANNUM).  Effective January 1, 2011, penalties will be waived for mail payments that are postmarked at least three (3) days before the due date.

Effective January 1, 2011 the Municipality will no longer accept Visa for any type of payments.

09-886 Tax Relief Bylaw PROVIDES FOR TAX RELIEF FOR LOW INCOME SENIORS AND DISABLED PERSONS. Application for Tax Relief.