Town reminds residents of alternate payment options during Canada Post strike

Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, mail delivery is currently impacted. Property tax billings were completed for the year and sent out prior to the strike. Payment due dates for property taxes and parking tickets will not change.

Property owners and residents are reminded that they remain responsible for ensuring property tax payments are made on time by the specified due date. Standard penalties will apply for late payments. Failure to receive a tax notice does not exempt the responsibility for payment.

Alternate payment options include:

• Telephone/internet banking: Please contact your financial institution regarding this payment option. A 19-digit property roll number will be the account number.
• In-person: In-person payments can be made by cash, debit or cheque at Town Hall (175 Queen St. E) and the Municipal Operations Centre (408 James Street South) during regular business hours (Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.). A drop box is available at lower level of Town Hall and the front door of the Municipal Operations Centre for cheques only.
• Pre-authorized payments: Residents can pay taxes in 12 monthly or four quarterly installments (last business day of February, May, August and October). Taxes are deducted from bank accounts on the first banking day of the month. Please complete a Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Form to enroll in the pre-authorized payment program.

For inquiries regarding payment options or to confirm any outstanding property tax balances, please contact the Finance Department at cbrine@town.stmarys.on.ca or 519-284-2340, ext. 214.

For more information and updates on the possible Canada Post strike, please visit their website.

Contact
Denise Feeney | Finance Manager/Deputy Treasurer
519-284-2340, ext. 238 | dfeeney@town.stmarys.on.ca