Property Assessment

An assessment is the value assigned to all property including land and buildings by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). The assessed value of a property multiplied by the tax rate determines the taxes for each property. You can access the value of properties in your area through AboutMyProperty, a free, self-service application provided by MPAC.

PROPERTY TAXATION ON NEWLY CONSTRUCTED HOMES

The Town will issue a bill for property taxes on newly constructed homes after MPAC has assessed the new structure value. MPAC is able to assess the new construction for the current year plus the two previous years if it takes that long for MPAC to inspect the property. You will receive a separate tax bill for each year the property is assessed and payment will be due within the year billed for all supplementary bills. If you would like to estimate the supplementary taxes, please multiply the construction value of your home by the tax rate for the respective year.

ASSESSMENT QUESTIONS OR COMPLAINTS

If you have assessment questions or complaints, please contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722). The deadline for filing a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) disputing your 2018 property assessment is March 31, 2018. A copy of the RfR form is available at the municipal office or from MPAC's website.

FARMLAND CLASSIFICATION

If you are a farmer and your tax bill does not reflect a farm classification, it is likely that you did not file your annual Farm Registration Form with the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA) prior to the deadline. If you did not file or if you filed the form late, MPAC classifies the property as Residential taxable. The process to correct this can take one full year. The farm owner must first contact the Farm Rebate Office at OMAFRA and discuss any changes that may have occurred on the property and the reason they have not filed. Farm Rebate will then determine if the property qualifies as a farm and if there is a correction to be made. Applications will need to be completed. Farm Rebate will then provide MPAC with any adjustment. The Town is not able to complete the application or deal with OMAFRA or MPAC on your behalf.

PLEASE NOTE:
EFFECTIVE FEBRUARY 25, 2019 – Agricorp is now the primary contact for the Farm Tax Program. The Farm Tax Program remains the same, however, farmland owners should now contact Agricorp regarding eligibility and enrollment. Agricorp can be reached by telephone at -1-888-247-4999 or by visiting their website at www.agricorp.com/farmtax for more information