The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for determining the assessment class(es) and value(s) for each property in Ontario. Municipalities are required to use the assessment values provided by MPAC to calculate property tax rates. The taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessment for each tax class by the respective tax rate for each tax class.
There are several different ways property taxes can be paid. Generally, there are two (2) different tax bills - interim and final - each with two (2) due dates. The property tax due dates are third last business day of February, April, June and September.
NEW: 2021 COVID-19 Tax Deferral |
Program DetailsProperty owners adversely impacted by COVID-19 and unable to pay property taxes by the scheduled tax due dates can apply for a deferred payment plan if they meet the Town’s eligibility criteria. A one-time COVID-19 pre-authorized monthly re-payment plan is available to property owners. The plan consists of 7 monthly withdrawals beginning June 28, 2021 to December 29, 2021. In addition to the deferral of 2021 tax instalments, any outstanding 2020 taxes will also be included in the COVID-19 tax deferral pre-authorized payment program. Following enrollment in the deferral program, penalty/interest will be suspended for the duration of the deferral so long as all payments are made. Properties which have an existing Town registered lien on title or arrears from years prior to 2020 are not eligible to participate in the deferral program. Property owners can begin withdrawals earlier than June 28 to assist with reducing their monthly instalment payments from June to December. Amounts for April/May can be determined by the applicant and the applicant must notify the Town of these amounts no later than the 10th of each month. Any additional payments that the applicant makes on their own need to be made no later than May 15 to be included in the calculation. Program Criteria
Calculation of the Monthly WithdrawalThe monthly withdrawal amount is calculated by taking the full 2021 tax year levy, plus the balance outstanding from 2020 billings, plus any penalty/interest charged (if applicable). This combined figure is divided evenly over the 7 months June to December 2021. Covid-19 Pre-Authorized Monthly Property Tax Deferral Application
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Tax Contacts and Information |
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Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for property value assessment through a uniform, province-wide system. The Town of Halton Hills does not play a role in your property assessment. Property assessment updateUpdated property values coming this year. Every four years, the Municipal Property Association (MPAC) sends out a Property Assessment Notice to all Ontario property owners. Property Assessment Notices will be mailed from May to September, and will reflect the updated value of your property as of January 1, 2019. Municipalities will use your assessment to calculate your 2021-2024 property taxes. When you receive your Notice, review it and keep it for your records. Want to learn more? Visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation and log onto AboutMyProperty, an online tool to:
File a Request for Reconsideration if you disagree with your property’s assessed value. The chart below is the Property Assessment Notice schedule of when MPAC notices will be sent this year. View the 2020 Property Assessment Notice Mailing Schedule. Vacant and excess land discount eliminationThe Region, through consultation, will be eliminating the Vacant and Excess Land Discount. For more information please visit the Region's website. TownTown of Halton Hills RegionThe Regional Municipality of Halton School Boards
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Tax bill due dates |
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The Interim Tax Bill is mailed in early February. This bill has two remittance stubs. The first instalment is due February 24, 2021. The second instalment is due April 28, 2021. The Final Tax Bill is mailed in early June, and will also have two instalment stubs - the due dates for the final tax bills are June 28, 2021 and September 28, 2021. Properties, or any portion(s) of a property having a Realty Tax Class and Realty Tax Qualifier of 'F/T' (farmland) as identified by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will have the taxes for the 'F/T' portion due on September 28, 2021. The final tax bill will be mailed the first week of June and will include the 'F/T' farm portion in the 4th quarter instalment. Any questions regarding the 'Farm Tax Classification' should be directed to the Ministry of Agriculture, Food & Rural Affairs at 1-800-469-2285 or MPAC at 1-866-296-6722. Please include the applicable remittance stub with your payment. If you have any questions regarding your tax bill please contact the Town of Halton Hills Tax Division. |
Methods of payment |
The Town of Halton Hills provides several different ways to pay your property taxes:
Payments must be received by the Town by the due date to avoid penalty. |
Manage your tax account |
Pay Your Property TaxesThe Town of Halton Hills provides several methods for paying your property taxes. Please visit our Methods of payment section to learn more. If you are a taxpayer and require your account balance information, please email Taxdepartment@haltonhills.ca and we would be happy to provide you with this information. Manage Your Contact InformationAs a property owner, you will receive important notices from the Town about your property taxes. If you own property in Halton Hills but want to receive all your notices at a different mailing address, please complete a Change of Mailing Address form and email to Taxdepartment@haltonhills.ca. Request a Statement of AccountTaxpayers may request a statement of account so long as they are the current registered owner of the property. A fee will be charged for a statement. If not paid at the time of the request, the fee will be added to the tax account. Please email us at Taxdepartment@haltonhills.ca to make your request. A PDF statement will be emailed to you within 2 business days of the request. Change Your School SupportAt any time, you may change the school board to which your property taxes are paid. By default, your property taxes support the English public school board. For more information on how to change school support, please visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation’s (MPAC) website. Add an Authorized Person to Your AccountIf a property owner wishes to have someone collect property tax information on their behalf, the property owner must give their consent by filling out a Representative Authorization Form. An authorized representative may be a family member, solicitor, or other individual specified by the property owner. If you need to add an authorized representative, please complete the form and email to Taxdepartment@haltonhills.ca. |
Late payment charges |
Late paymentsTo avoid late payment charges, payments must reach our office by the due date. A late payment charge of 1.25% per month will be added to unpaid taxes on the first day of the month following the tax due date. A further 1.25% will be added on the first day of each subsequent month as long as the taxes remain unpaid. The calculation of late payment charges is based on simple interest, not compounding interest. Returned paymentsIt is the taxpayer's responsibility to ensure that all cheques are completed properly. Any dishonoured payments will result in a charge of $45.00 being added to your tax account. |
Pre-authorized tax payment plans |
The Town of Halton Hills has three (3) plans available:
Penalty will be applied to any past due amounts, however the statement of past due fee of $5.00 will be waived. Payments are withdrawn on the 3rd last business day of each month. Notification will be sent twice a year, January (for new accounts only) and June indicating the date of each withdrawal and the amount. The June billing also indicates the first five (5) withdrawals for the following year. The June notification is your official receipt. Please retain for income tax purposes. Notification will be sent twice a year (January and June) indicating the date of each withdrawal and the amount. The June notification is your official receipt. Please retain for income tax purposes. |
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Requirements to apply
How to applyThe form is also available at the Corporate Services Dept. located at Town the Halton Hills Civic Centre. Please attach a "VOID" cheque and submit the application and void cheque to the attention of the Corporate Services Dept. Please submit one Pre-Authorized application form per property. Terms and Conditions - 30 Days Notice is required for any cancellation and/or change. EnrollmentIf a preferred program option is not selected, you will be enrolled in the Monthly Plan. Should circumstances prevent us from processing withdrawals in the month requested, your account will be enrolled in the next available month. Enrollment in the pre-authorized payment plan is automatically renewed each year. Additional chargesSupplementary/Omitted billings added to the tax account for New Construction or Improvements will not form part of a property tax plan and must be paid separately. Returned payments and penaltiesAn administrative fee will be applied to your account for payments not cleared by your financial institution. The Treasurer may remove a property from the property tax payment plan if two (2) instalments fail to be honoured during the same taxation year. Any unpaid balance of taxes shall be subject to penalties if overdue. Sale of propertyIf you are moving within the Town of Halton Hills the plan is NOT TRANSFERABLE. You must cancel your present plan in writing and complete a new application form and provide a new VOID cheque. TerminationIt is the property owner’s responsibility to cancel their pre-authorized payment plan. Cancellation must be in writing indicating termination date. Bank account changesOur office requires written notification and a new VOID cheque if you are changing your bank account. Pre-authorized Payment Plan Cancellation/Banking Change Form. Questions regarding the above plans may be directed to the Corporate Services, at 905-873-2600 ext. 2622 or email the Tax Department. |
Tax rebate programs |
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See the list below for information regarding the provincial mandated program for tax deferral: |