The Finance Department is responsible for billing and collection of Property Taxes for the Township, County of Grey and School Boards. Please refer to the Township of Southgate's Tax Collection Policy.
Property Taxes
As provided in the Municipal Act, each property owners is mailed an interim tax bill. The interim tax bill represents fifty (50) percent of the previous year's taxes billed, and is payable in two installments. The interim bill is sent by the beginning of March. The two due dates are March 28, 2025 and June 27, 2025.
After completion of the annual budgetary process, and the setting of tax ratios and rates, a final bill is sent to each property owner. The final tax bill is levied taxes for the year less the interim bill, and is payable in two installments. The final tax bill will be sent by the beginning of August. The two due dates will be August 29, 2025 and October 29, 2025.
All Tax Arrears are subject to penalties and interest. In accordance with Section 45 of the Municipal Act, and the Township's by-laws, penalties and interest will be charged at the rate of 1.25% per month on any tax arrears that remain outstanding on the first calendar day of each month.
Penalties and interest cannot be waived. It is the responsibility of the tax payer to notify the Township in writing of any mailing address changes.
Tax arrears? Contact our Finance Department to make payment arrangements or come up with a payment plan and avoid late payment charges. According to the Municipal Act and the Township's Tax Collect Policy, properties which have any amounts owing from 2023 (or earlier) will be eligible to be registered for tax sale proceedings on January 1, 2025.
Supplementary & Omitted Tax Bills
Supplementary and/or omitted assessments are billed separately from the regular billing cycle, and are issued throughout the year.
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) can provide the Township with supplementary and/or omitted assessment values for the current tax year and two years prior. If you have made additions or improvements to your property, it might change the value of your property as assessed by MPAC. Specifically, for new builds there may be a considerable financial impact if the taxes are initially being billed for vacant land only as there will be a delay from the date of occupancy until the tax bill is received that includes the assessed value of the building.
Supplementary billings can occur at any time during the year and taxes for three years could be billed at the same time. For this reason, it is recommended that taxpayers start to set aside funds following the issuance of a building permit for future supplementary tax bills.
Please note that "supplemental" means extra, and the supplemental tax bill is issued in addition to the current tax bill already issued - the supplemental bill does not replace a tax bill that has already been received.
If there are discrepancies with your assessment, you must file a Request for Reconsideration with MPAC within 120 days of the mailing date of your Property Tax Assessment Change Notice from MPAC. The notice should be received in advance of your supplementary tax bill.
Source: MPAC, Assessment Act
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for assessing all properties in Ontario.
MPAC provides these assessments to municipalities. The assessment is multiplied by the tax rate to determine the amount of your taxes.
For information or details about your contact, please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or visit their website at www.mpac.ca.
The Township of Southgate office must receive legal documentation to change the ownership of a property. In most cases this will come from your lawyer or MPAC. Please have all documentation emailed to proptax@southgate.ca.
Tax installments due dates fall on the 29th of the due date month, or the closes business date to the 29th in March, June, August and October.
Interim Tax Due Dates:
The Township of Southgate 2024 Tax Rates can be viewed here.
When paying your tax bill, your account number is your 15-difit roll number (exclude the four zeros on the end). Please reference this number with any payments made to your property taxes.
Pre-Authorized Payment Plans
A 12 month payment plan is available, with payment being withdrawn on the last business day of each month, adjusted in September and January of each year.
To sign up, fill out the Pre-Authorized Payment Form.
Credit Card Payment
The Township of Southgate uses Paymentus to allow you to pay your tax and utility bills by credit card. Click here to complete a one time payment using Visa or Mastercard or to register for an account. Please note that a Paymentus convenience fee will apply.
At Your Financial Institution
The Township of Southgate accepts payments through most banking institutions. Please register with your bank by using your roll number located on your tax bill.
In Person
The Township of Southgate accepts payments at the Southgate Municipal Office, located at 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk On, N0C 1B0. Payments can be made by cash, cheque or debit.
By Mail
Payment can be mailed to:
The Township of Southgate
185667 Grey Road 9
Dundalk, ON, N0C 1B0
A property tax certificate is a legal document that shows the current tax status of a specificl property, the annual property taxes and any current or prior arreas for the property. Tax certificates are typically purchased by law firms, banks and mortgage companies during property sales and for refinancing purposes.
The cost for a tax certificate is listed in the Township of Southgate Fees and Charges by-law. Payment will be accepted by cheque, payable to the Township of Southgate. Tax certificate payments are non-refundable.
To order a tax certificate, send your payment and formal request, including property address, legal description, roll number and current owner(s) name(s) to:
The Township of Southgate
185667 Grey Road 9
Dundalk, ON
N0C 1B0
For information regarding tax sales, visit the Ontario Tax Sales Website.
The current tax sales in the Township of Southgate will be listed below.
Tax Relief and Rebate Programs
There are a number of Tax Relief and Rebate programs available to residents.
Charitable Rebate Program
The County of Grey is required to have a tax rebate program for eligible charities for the purpose of giving relief from taxes on eligible property they occupy, in accordance with S422.1 of the Municipal Act. For more information, please click here.
Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disables Persons
The County of Grey is required to have a tax relief program of deferrals or cancellation or other relief to relieve financial hardship in respect of property that is in the residential property class, for persons assessed as property owners who are, or whos spouse is a low income seniors of low income persons with disability in accordance with S319 f the Municipal Act. For more information on tax relief to low income seniors and disabled persons, please click here.
There are a number of tax incentive programs available to qualifying property owners.
Agricorp
Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
1-888-247-4999
Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
Ministry of Natural Resources
Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
1-800-268-8959
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
Ministry of Natural Resources
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
1-855-866-3847
Contact Us
Township of Southgate
Nicole Corley, Property Tax & Assessment Coordinator
185667 Grey County Road 09
Dundalk, On, N0C 1B0
Phone: 519-923-2110 ex 221
Email: proptax@southgate.ca
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