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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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Credit card payments

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?

  • Payments can be made by over the telephone by calling toll free 1 855-385-8441
  • Payments can also be made online through a secure web page powered by our online bill payment partner, Paymentus Corporation

Make your payment

What do I need to access the service?

You will need:

  • The 15 digit property tax roll number located on your tax bill
  • The balance owed on your property tax bill
  • Your credit card

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. 

 
How are taxes calculated

Your taxes are calculated using the assessed value of your property, multiplied by the current tax rate.

Pay your property taxes

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.

Mail 

Mail your cheque or post-dated cheque, along with your tax stubs to:

Town of South Bruce Peninsula
P.O. Box 310, 315 George St
Wiarton, Ontario N0H2T0

 
Internet or telephone banking 

Have your 15-digit property tax account number handy and pay using internet or telephone banking. Many institutions provide online payment services, such as:

  • CIBC
  • TD Bank
  • RBC
  • Bank of Montréal
  • Scotiabank
  • Credit Union Central of Ontario 
In-person

You can make tax payments at our municipal offices, located at 315 George Street in Wiarton or 578 Brown Street in Wiarton. We are open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. from Mondays to Fridays, except on holidays.

We accept cheque, cash and debit card payments. You can also drop off an envelope with a cheque at our after-hours drop slot. Please don't leave cash! 

 

E-Billing Application

E-billing Application

Online Virtual Town Hall Portal

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

  1. Go to townhall.southbrucepeninsula.com/
  2. Click "Activate your account."
  3. Fill out the required information. You can find your Roll Number and Account Number on your Property Tax Bill or Utility Bill.
  4. Submit your information. You will receive an email to activate your account.
  5. Activate your account using the link in the email.
  6. Return to townhall.southbrucepeninsula.com and log-in using your account information.
  7. You can now check your account information and pay your Property Tax Bill or Utility Bill by clicking the green pay button.
  8. Fill out your credit card information and submit. You will receive an emailed receipt once the payment has been processed.

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.

Penalties and interest charges

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.

Preauthorized payments 

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. 

 
Property assessments 

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.  

Tax bill schedules and due dates

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:

  • March
  • May 
  • July
  • September
Tax certificates 
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.
Tax Insert

January 2022 Insert

June 2022 Insert

Tax rates

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.

  • 2022 Tax Rate Table
  • 2021 Tax Rate Table
  • 2020 Tax Rate Table
  • 2019 Tax Rate Table 
  • 2018 Tax Rate Table 
  • 2017 Tax Rate Table 
  • 2016 Tax Rate Table 
  • 2015 Tax Rate Table  
Tax sales 

 Find the results from tax sales below.

  • July 21,2021 Tax Sale Tender Results
Tax rebates and incentives 
 
 Charity rebates
Registered charities may be eligible for property tax reduction. Please complete our Charity Rebate Application and submit it to our municipal office to apply.
 Tax relief by assessment adjustment

The current value of your property is determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). We use these assessed values to determine your tax rate for this year. For more information, visit MPAC's website or call 1-866-296-6722.

Questions about your assessment

If you would like to request any changes to your property class or assessed value, or if you have questions about your assessment, follow MPAC's Questions and Reconsideration Request Procedure. The deadline to submit a Request for Reconsideration is March 31 of the current taxation year.

Requesting a tax adjustment

You can request a tax adjustment or tax relief if any of the following conditions have affected you or your property:

  • A building destroyed by fire, demolition or otherwise
  • Mobile home unit is removed
  • Sickness or extreme poverty
  • Gross or manifest clerical/factual error
  • A building is damaged and unusable
  • Your property ceases to be liable at the tax rate it was taxed
  • Renovations prevent normal use (minimum three months)

Please fill out an Application Under Section 357/358 to request a tax adjustment.

Vacant commercial or industrial property rebates 
Property owners with vacant commercial or industrial properties may be eligible for a rebate. Complete an Application for Commercial or Industrial Vacant Unit Rebate to apply. The deadline for applications is February 28 of the year following the taxation year to which the application relates.
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