Property Taxes
Information
Due Dates
Property tax bills are mailed twice a year.
Interim Tax Bill (first bill) which is mailed March with two installments due dates:
- The first installment is due by the last business day of the month of March.
- The second installment is due by the last business day of the month of April.
Final Tax Bill (second bill) which is mailed in September with two installments due dates:
- The first installment is due by the last business day of the month of September.
- The second installment is due by the last business day of the month of November.
Penalty / Interest
In accordance with the Township of McGarry tax levy By-Laws, a penalty /interest charge of 1.25% is applied to overdue amounts.
Payment Application Rules
Property tax payments received are applied first to any penalties or interest owing (oldest year first), and then to taxes owing starting with the oldest year.
These rules apply to all property tax payments received and cannot be altered.
Notice of Tax Arrears
Notice of Tax Arrears are mailed to property owners in arrears advising that their property taxes are overdue.
These statements are mailed:
- At the beginning of each year (on tax accounts with an overdue amount as of December 31st)
- After the 2nd installment due date of the Final Tax Bill (usually sent in October)
Payment Options
In Person
At the Corporation of the Township of McGarry located at 27 Webster Street in Virginiatown, Ontario open Monday to Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Cash
- Cheque / Money Order
- Debit
Drop-off Boxes
Payments can also be left in our drop off boxes outside of the Township.
By Mail
Send a cheque, money order or post dated cheques to the Corporation of the Township of McGarry 27 Webster Street, Virginiatown, Ontario P0K 1X0
Internet / Telebanking
Tax payments may be made through internet banking or telebanking. You must first set up your account by using the account number as highlighted below.
ex : 00001234
Financial Institutions
Payments may be made at most local banks and Caisse Desjardins Ontario on or before the due date. Taxpayers are required to present their tax bill at the time of payment. The financial institution may charge a fee for this service.
Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan (PAP)
This system is an automatic withdrawal from the taxpayer's account. Please refer to the PAP section for more details.
Mortgage Company
Mortgage companies may provide a service to pay property taxes as part of your monthly mortgage installment. Please inquire with your mortgage company.
Visa Payment Authorization
Benefits of the Visa Payment Authorization:
- No cheques to write
- No parking space to find
- No waiting in line
- No wasted costs on postage, mileage
- No need to keep track of payments
- No penalty for missing a payment
Option #1 - Monthly
Your taxes/water will be withdrawn from your visa on the last business day of each month. We will send you a Visa payment Authorization form to fill out and each month on the due date we take it from your Visa and then we will send you confirmation through mail or email.
How Do You Enroll?
If you own property in the Township of McGarry and have no outstanding taxes, you can enroll in this payment plan. All you need to do is complete the Visa Payment Authorization Form and send it to our office. The payment plan remains active until such time as the property is sold, or we are advised to cancel the plan.
If you have information changes or wish to withdraw from the Visa Payment Authorization plan, please notify the Office prior to the scheduled payment date.
Township of McGarry's property tax is based on the assessed value of your home. Every four years, the Municipal Assessment Corporation (MPAC) conducts an evaluation of properties all over Ontario and submits assessed values for each of them. This assessed value can differ significantly from the market value of your property. Your final property tax amount is calculated by multiplying the Township of McGarry's final property tax rate for the year by the MCAP property assessed value.