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The Municipality of West Perth is responsible for managing and investing your tax dollars to meet the needs of our community.
Note: If you haven’t received your tax bill or have misplaced your bill contact the Municipal Office at 519-348-8429 ext. 227. It is the account holder’s responsibility to ensure payments are made and the account balance is paid.
E-Billing for Taxes |
Go paperless! Sign up and you will receive a PDF version of your tax bill delivered directly to your email account.
You will no longer receive a paper copy of your bill when you sign up for e-billing, future bills will be delivered to the email address you provided. Customers may sign up for more than one tax account for e-billing. A separate enrollment form is required for each tax account. If you have any questions, or decide to withdraw from e-billing, please email your request to the Deputy Treasurer or contact via telephone (519) 348-8429 extension 227. Please note:
Interested in going paperless? Simply fill out the online form. |
Tax Due Dates | ||||||||||
The Municipality generates two tax bills annually which are divided into four due dates.
The Interim Tax bill due dates are February 28th and May 31st. The interim tax bill is based on 50% of the prior year's taxes. The Final Tax bill due dates are August 30th and November 29th. The amount of the final bill is directly affected by the provincial government through Bill 79, the provincial bill regulating capping adjustments on commercial, industrial and multi residential property classes. |
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How to Pay your Tax Bill | ||||||||||
The Municipality has a number of options available to our customers for payment. Payment must be received at the municipal office by the due date to avoid penalty.
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Late Payments | ||||||||||
Penalty and interest charges of 1.25% will be added on the first day of each month on all taxes that have not been paid by the due date. Penalty and interest are deducted first from all payments made and the balance, if any, will be applied to the oldest outstanding balance first. Failure to receive tax notice does not excuse the property owner from paying the amount due by the installment date. |
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Assessment and Appeals | ||||||||||
Requests for reconsiderationIf you feel that the assessment of your property is incorrect, you can appeal to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) by submitting a Request for Reconsideration (RFR) form. There is no fee for an RFR. The deadline for submitting an RFR is printed on your Property Assessment Notice. If you have misplaced your Property Assessment Notice please call MPAC at 1-866-296-6722. Adjustment of taxesIf the status of your property changes due to fire, demolition or removal of buildings, please inform us in writing by completing Form 357/358 so the necessary adjustments to the assessed value and/or tax class can be processed. Appeals must be filed by the last day of February following the taxation year. (For example February 28 2018 for 2017 taxes). Assessment Review Board Complaints (ARB)To file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board, a property owner must have previously submitted a Request for Reconsideration to MPAC by the March 31st deadline. For more information about assessment appeals, please see Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario. |
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Change of Home Ownership | ||||||||||
The Municipality of West Perth will mail a tax bill to the property owner on record when the tax bills are issued. When you buy a home, check with your lawyer or the tax department to confirm when the next payment is due on your property taxes. Penalty or interest charges will apply on late payments regardless of any change in ownership. If you receive a tax bill for a property that you no longer own, please contact the Deputy Treasurer. |
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Tax Rates | ||||||||||
Learn More | ||||||||||
How MPAC Assesses Property - Video The Request for Reconsideration Process - Video How your Property Tax is Calculated - Video Welcome to AboutMyProperty.ca -Video For more information regarding the assessed value of your home please visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website. |