• Tax Bill Information

  It is the responsibility of all property owner's to ensure that the Town of Niagara-on-the-Lake has up-to-date information regarding ownership and mailing addresses. Failure to receive a bill does not excuse a taxpayer from the responsibility of payment of taxes and penalty.

  Interim Tax Bills are calculated using the following formula:
  Present Year Assessment x ½ of Last Years Tax Rate

  Owners of Residential or Farm properties can calculate their annual taxes by multiplying the property’s assessment by the appropriate tax rates.

  Property Tax Bills for portions assessed (in whole or in part) in the Commercial, Industrial or Multi-Residential classification are subject to Capping Legislation.  Therefore Final taxes are not limited to the Assessment multiplied by the Tax rates otherwise referred to as CVA taxes.

• Property Tax Calculations and Assessments

  • 2024 Tax Rate Summary
  • Property Tax Calculator (through the Niagara Region's Website)
  • Niagara Region Property Taxation Video
  • Bill 140 Data Schedule 2005-2020
  • Property Assessments and Requests for Reconsideration (through MPAC)
  • Classification Treatment of Licensed Cannabis Facilities (MPAC presentation)
  • Transit Tax Levy 
• Property Tax Rebates

  Tax Rebates for Charitable Organizations

  Fees Effective January 1, 2024:
  Tax Certificates: $65.00
  Tax Information: $40.00
  Bank Service Fees (Returned cheque items): $40.00

  Acknowledgment and Release Form

About MPAC

• Understanding MPAC

  Understanding MPAC and their role in the Property Assessment and Taxation System 

  (MPAC presentation) - Q&A Council Information Session - November 4th.

• Property Assessments and Requests for Reconsideration (through MPAC)

  For all property assessment inquiries, please contact MPAC directly at through the MPAC website  or 1-866-296-MPAC(6722).

  AboutMyProperty^TM:

  AboutMyProperty^TM is a free service available through MPAC which provides assessment information on your property and similar properties in your area.  Through this service, you can access property assessment information, site information, recent sales information, and structural information.

  To register, you will need the 15-digit User ID number and password located on the bottom right-hand corner of your most recent Property Assessment Notice.

  To access AboutMyProperty^TM, visit the MPAC website.  If you have any questions about this service or if you have misplaced your User ID number or password, please contact MPAC directly on MPAC website or 1-866-296-MPAC(6722).

  Request for Reconsideration (RfR):

  If you do not agree with your assessment, MPAC will review it free of charge through a Request for Reconsideration (RfR).  Forms are available on the MPAC website or at the Town Administration Offices in Virgil.

• Additional Information:

  For any additional information, please refer to the videos below. Click on the link below to view the videos.

  How MPAC Assesses Property 

  How Your Property Tax is Calculated 

  The Request for Reconsideration Process 

  How MPAC Assesses Farm Properties 

  Understanding Phase-in 

  Welcome to AboutMyProperty 

Payment Methods

• Online Banking & Pre-Authorized Payment

  • Pre-authorized Payment (PAP) Plan - automatic withdrawals from your bank account for taxes; monthly or due date payment plans.

  PAP Authorization Form

  • On-line Banking through your financial institution's website.
• Credit Card Through Paymentus

  Paymentus is a third-party service, available online or by automated phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and accepts MasterCard and Visa.

  To Access this Service:

  • Pay on-line or call toll-free at 1-855-288-4097
  • Paymentus charges a service fee for each transaction (see below).  Please note: The Town does not receive any part of this service fee.
  • Each bill will need to be paid individually.

  Service Fees:

  Payment Type	Service Fee
  Tax Payments	2.75% to a maximum of $25,000
  Other Town Payments (i.e. parking tickets)	$3.00 per transaction to a maximum of $350

  What You Will Need:

  • A 19-digit roll number for property tax payments
  • Parking ticket number (8-10 digit number) for parking fines
  • Alphanumeric customer number for all other payments
  • The amount you wish to pay
  • Your credit card number

  Confirmation:

  • The Town will receive instant notification of your payment and will process it by the end of the next business day.
  • For each payment, you will receive a confirmation number, and the Town will also send you an email confirmation for your records.

  For more information, please contact the Town's Finance Department at 905-468-3266.
   

• In-Person or By Telephone

  • By phone using Telephone Banking through your financial institution.
  • At any financial institution in person or at Automatic Teller Machines.
  • In-person at the Town Administration building (1593 Four Mile Creek Road)
  • By using one of our 24-hour mail slots located at the front (Accessible Drop Box) and side entrances of the Town Administration building.

   

• By Mail

  • By mailing post-dated cheques for the due date to: PO Box 100, Virgil, ON  L0S 1T0