In order to provide the many municipal services and programs that you use every day, we collect revenue through property taxes. Your property tax payment supports the local municipality, the County of Bruce and the local school boards.
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The Town of South Bruce Peninsula uses Paymentus Corporation to provide the convenience of making payments by credit cards. Paymentus Corporation is a third party bill payment service that accepts Visa or Mastercard. You can enjoy the convenience of making your payment at anytime on any day. Paymentus will charge a convenience fee for each transaction. Payments by credit card cannot be made in person at Town Hall. How do I access the service?
What do I need to access the service?You will need:
You will enter the payment information including the 15-digit property tax roll number, credit card details and the payment amount. You will be asked to confirm payment of a convenience fee. You will be provided with a confirmation number if the transaction is successful. Why is there a convenience fee?Paymentus Corporation charges a convenience fee to use their service. The fee covers payment handling and processing charges. The fee is 2.65% of your bill payment amount. The Town of South Bruce Peninsula does not receive any part of this convenience fee. Paymentus Corporation is an independent company providing a service for the Town of South Bruce Peninsula. How will my payment be confirmed?The Town of South Bruce Peninsula will receive notification of your payment. Your payment will be posted to your account within two (2) business days. For each payment, you will receive a confirmation email and confirmation number from Paymentus Corporation. |
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Your taxes are calculated using the assessed value of your property, multiplied by the current tax rate. |
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We process many types of payment methods. Please use the payment method that is most convenient for you. Once you've selected an option, please ensure you allow sufficient time for the payment to reach us by the due date. This time varies according to your payment option.
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Register for your account at the following link: townhall.southbrucepeninsula.com/ To activate your account, you will need your Name on the Tax Bill or Utility Bill and Account Numbers, both of which are on your tax notice or utility bill respectively. Step-by-step Registration Instructions
If you are having problems logging into Virtual Town Hall, or would like to request a user name, or you simply have a question about Virtual Town Hall, please contact us at (519)534-1400 or by email during our business hours, Monday – Friday 830 am to 430 pm. |
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To avoid penalties or interest charges on late payments, we must receive your property tax payment at our office on or before the bill's due date. Penalties and interest charges for late payment are set by municipal by-law in accordance with the Municipal Act. Taxes in arrears will be subject to penalties and interest charges of 1.25% monthly until paid. |
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Payment of taxes must be received in the Municipality's administrative office, on or before the due date. There are two preauthorized payment options available: Plan 1: Monthly Budget Plan withdrawn on the 10th day of each month. Plan 2: Due Date Plan A debit in the amount stated on the tax bill may be drawn on the bank account on the four instalment due dates. |
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The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is a Provincial Crown Corporation responsible for assessing all property in Ontario. It operates under the authority of the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Act. |
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We issue property tax bills twice a year, with each tax bill including two installments. This means your taxes are usually due four times each year. Property tax due dates:Property tax due dates are the third Friday in:
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| You can request a tax certificate by making a written request and bringing your letter to our municipal office. There is a fee of $60.00 per roll number. | ||||||
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Find the current tax rates by viewing this year's table below. This will help you figure out your tax class's rate. We have also provided tax rates for past years. |
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Find the results from tax sales below. |
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