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Budget and Finance
The municipal budget is a policy and planning document that sets the Town's priorities and level of service. In setting the annual budget, and thereby arriving at the municipal tax rate, the Town determines all anticipated expenses, deducts the revenue it expects to receive, and arrives at an amount to be raised from property taxation. This amount is divided by total property assessment to arrive at a property tax rate.
Notice of Publication of Financial Statements
Asset Management
Asset Management is the process of collecting a variety of data and information regarding the Town's assets and infrastructure, and using all of that data and information to make the best long term decisions in regards to building, operating, maintaining, renewing, replacing, and disposing of those assets.
Property Taxes
View your property tax bill on-line!
You will be required to provide your property's roll number and account PIN located on your tax bill to create an account.
| Assessment Information |
| The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for placing a value on all properties in Ontario. For property assessment information, ratepayers may contact the MPAC office at 1-866-296-6722 or online using the following link: www.mpac.ca |
| How do I pay my property tax bill? |
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The Town of Goderich offers five convenient payment options: Pre-authorized Payment Plans
Fill out the pre-authorized payment authorization form and submit it to the tax department if you would like to sign up for pre-authorized payments.
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| Tax Rates |
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The property tax rates on this site are provided as a convenience to ratepayers and the Town does not guarantee the accuracy of this information. These rates do not include garbage fees, etc. As well, properties in the commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes may be subject to capping adjustments.
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| Due Dates |
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The 2019 Interim tax bills will be mailed out by the end of February and will be payable in two installments:
The 2019 Final tax bills will be mailed out by mid August and are payable in two installments:
Failure to receive a tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer from payment of taxes nor from liability of penalty for late payment. The Municipality is not responsible for taxpayers paying taxes on wrong properties. If a tax bill for the wrong property is received, return it to the Town Hall immediately. If the property has been sold, if possible, please give the bill to the new owner or return it to Town Hall. |
| Penalties and Interest |
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To avoid penalty and interest charges payment must be received in our office on or before the due date. There shall be imposed on all taxes a penalty for non-payment or late payment of taxes in default of the installment dates set out below. The penalty shall be one and one-quarter percent (1 ¼%) of the amount in default on the first day of default. There shall be imposed interest charges on all taxes due and unpaid according to the installment dates outlined below. The interest charges shall be one and one-quarter percent (1 ¼%) of the amount in default on the first day of each calendar month during which default continues. Interest shall be calculated as simple interest and not accumulative. |
| Other Fees |
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The Town of Goderich charges the following fees:
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| What if there is a change in ownership or mailing address? |
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If the property has changed ownership, send the tax bill to the new owner or return to the Tax Office, indicating to whom the transfer of title has been made. To prevent misdirected tax bills, please advise the Tax Office in writing of mailing address changes. Failure to receive a tax bill could still result in penalty and interest charges of 1.25% per month applied to unpaid accounts. Please address changes to The Town of Goderich at 57 West Street, Goderich, Ontario, N7A 2K5 or by fax to 519-524-7209. Please quote the property address and roll number on all correspondence. |
| What is a supplementary tax bill? |
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A supplementary tax bill is a bill issued by the Town of Goderich and reflects any additions or improvements made to a property. Owners of new construction, residential or commercial, will receive a land only tax bill until such time as the "bricks and mortar" are assessed. Following assessment the supplementary tax bill will be issued and is effective from the date of occupancy. It can take up to three years for a property to be assessed. Supplementary billings can occur anytime during the year and taxes for three years could be billed all within the same year and come due at the same time. For this reason, you are encouraged to start setting aside funds immediately following your purchase for the future supplementary tax bills. Supplementary tax bills are to be paid separately as they are not included in the pre-authorized payment plans. In an effort to avoid a delay you can also phone the MPAC office at 1-866-296-6722 to request an inspection of your property. |
| Charity Rebate |
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If you are a registered Charitable or Non Profit Organization under the provisions of the Canada Income Tax Act subsection 248(1) and own or lease space in a commercial and/or industrial building, you may be eligible for a rebate in property taxes for the current taxation year. |
| Vacancy Rebate |
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The application for rebate of property taxes for vacancies in commercial and industrial buildings is due by February 28th of the year following the taxation year to which the application relates. Notice of Phase Out - Vacant Unit Rebate Program Eligible applicants will receive: For the 2018 taxation year – 20% rebate; and For the 2019 taxation year – 10% rebate; and For the 2020 taxation year – 0% end of program
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