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Notice: Due to the current Canada Post strike resulting in an interruption to mail service, it is recommended that residents use alternative payment methods including online banking, telephone banking, and in-person payments at Town Hall or the Municipal Operations Centre.
Property tax billings were completed for the year and sent out prior to the strike. Payment due dates for property taxes and
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.
Read our full release for details.
We offer a number of convenient options for paying your property tax bills.
| Local banks, trust companies and credit unions |
| Telephone/internet banking
Please contact your financial institution regarding this payment option. Your 19-digit property roll number will be your account number. |
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Make cheques payable to: Town of St. Marys P.O. Box 998 St Marys ON N4X 1B6 |
| Municipal offices |
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In-person payments can be made by cash and debit 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.). Also accepting payments through online banking or by sending a cheque through the mail: Town of St. Marys, 175 Queen Street East, PO Box 998, St. Marys, ON N4X 1B6 Drop box available at lower level of Town Hall for cheques only. |
| Pre-authorized payments |
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You can pay your taxes in 12 monthly or four quarterly installments (last business day of February, May, August and October). Taxes are deducted from your bank account the first banking day of the month. We revisit your August - December amount once taxes have been set for the year. Your taxes must be in good standing to join this program. Please complete a Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Form to enroll in the pre-authorized payment program. Please submit this form at least five (5) days before the end of the month in order to be included in pre-authorized payments. |
Postdated cheques for arrears
If your property tax account is in arrears, you may leave post-dated cheques at Town Hall or the Municipal Operations Centre to be applied to outstanding balances. Please note that monthly interest and penalties will still apply to outstanding balances. Payment made on taxes in arrears are applied to all penalty and interest charges first and then to the oldest outstanding balances.
Returned cheques
Cheques not honoured by your bank will result in a charge of $30 being added to your tax account. Please ensure that your cheques are properly completed and signed.
Receipts for tax bills
Please supply your final tax bill for staff to mark "paid" if you required a stamped receipt. The final tax bill should be kept and used for income tax purposes.
Note: If you recently purchased your home or have built a new home or addition and have not received your tax bill, please contact the Town to inquire on its status. Ownership changes and assessment changes due to new home construction are processed by the Assessment Office and may be delayed for several months before being received by the Town. Be aware that the Town will issue the tax bill effective the date of ownership change and in some instances the amount can be substantial.