Town of Innisfil - Property Taxes

Innisfil, Ontario · summary & facts

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# Property Taxes # Property Taxes If you own property in the Town of Innisfil, you need to pay property taxes. Review property tax payment options, explore tax programs and rebates, and see how your property is assessed. > The second installment of the final tax bill is due September 28, 2026. All payments must be received by the Town of Innisfil on or before the due date to avoid late payment fees of 1.25% per month. ## On this page ## Billing We issue property tax bills twice a year. Each bill is due in two installments. The 2026 final tax bills were mailed in May. Installments are due on the following dates: * First installment is due June 29, 2026 * Second installment is due September 28, 2026 Installments must be paid by these due dates to avoid 1.25% monthly late fees. Please contact us if you don't receive a property tax bill. ### Sign up for eBilling You can now access your property tax records 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Access eBilling Follow the steps to create an account or sign into your existing account. Review our eBilling Set Up Guide for assistance. ### If you move, you need to make sure to update your address with us. This way you'll still receive your tax bill on time. Please complete the Change of Address form and submit it by email to [email protected] or drop it off or mail it to: Town of Innisfil 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd. Innisfil, ON L9S 1A1 ### If we do not receive your property tax payment by the established due date, a late payment penalty of 1.25% per month will be charged on the remaining amount of unpaid taxes on the first business day every month, until the tax arrears have been paid. Payments are applied to all penalty and interest first and then to the oldest tax amount outstanding. Once imposed, penalty and interest amounts are considered part of your taxes and can only be written off or adjusted in circumstances directly outlined in the Municipal Act. Municipalities, including Municipal Councils, have no authority to make arbitrary or discretionary adjustments to penalty and interest imposed under a municipal by-law. ## Payment options There are multiple ways to pay your property taxes in the Town of Innisfil. ### Pre-authorized payments (PAP) let the Town automatically withdraw funds from the bank account you designate to make tax payments. This method helps avoid missed payments, postal charges, and postal disruptions. When registering, you'll need to attach a void cheque or form from your financial institution. Register for Pre-Authorized Tax Payments You can enroll at any point throughout the year. If we receive your void cheque and application form by the 15th of the month, your withdrawals can begin at the end of the month. #### PAP plan options There are three plan options: * Monthly PAP Plan * Due Date PAP Plan * Arrears PAP Plan (for properties behind in tax payments) #### Changes to your account If you make any changes to ownership information on your account, the payment plan will automatically be terminated. Please **contact us** to update your payment plan information. We need at least 15 days to make updates. #### Cancel your PAP To cancel your pre-authorized payment plan, please complete the form at least 15 days before your next pre-authorized payment date. **Cancel your Pre-Authorized Payment Plan** You can also print and fill out the **Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Cancellation PDF form**. #### Missed payments If the transfer is refused by the bank due to insufficient funds, we will apply the Not Sufficient Charge (NSF) to your tax account in addition to any applicable bank charges. If this happens a second time, you will be removed from the plan, and all outstanding amounts will become due immediately. ### You can pay your property taxes directly through your bank using online or telephone banking. Please select "Innisfil" as the payee. You'll need to enter the 19-digit roll number found on your property tax bill as your account number. *Please allow 2-3 additional business days to ensure your payment reaches the Town by the due date.* ### To pay in person, visit Town Hall located at 2101 Innisfil Beach Rd. Town Hall is open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. You can pay by cash, cheque or debit. If you're arriving outside of regular office hours, you can use the drop box located outside the front entrance of Town Hall. Please pay by cheque and write the 19-digit account number on the back of the cheque. Don't place cash in the drop box. ### Talk with your mortgage provider to find out how to pay your property taxes through your mortgage. ### You can pay your property taxes online using a credit card through the Town's third-party provider Plastiq. You'll need to create an account before you can make a payment. You will be charged a convenience fee. American Express (Amex), Discover, Mastercard and Visa are accepted payment options. Pay online with Plastiq *Please make online payments at least five business days in advance of the payment due date to provide time for processing.* ## How your property taxes are calculated To calculate your property taxes, your current property assessment is multiplied by the tax rate for your class of property. Property assessment is determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Please contact MPAC if you have any questions or concerns about your assessed value or property classification. ## Tax programs and rebates Tax programs and rebates are available to help eligible property owners in the Town of Innisfil. * Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program: For properties classified as farmland and used for agricultural purposes * Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program: For properties classified as a managed forest that follow an approved Managed Forest Plan * Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program: For properties that have eligible natural heritage features * Heritage Property Tax Relief Program: For properties designated under Part IV of the *Ontario Heritage Act* Other programs include: ### Complete one of the following tax adjustment forms if you qualify for property tax relief: * Tax Adjustment Form - 357 / 358 for reasons such as fire, demolition, clerical or factual error, repairs and renovations preventing normal use, etc. * Tax Adjustment Form - 357 for extreme poverty or sickness ### We administer the County of Simcoe's property tax relief program (By-Law 7071-24) for low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities in Innisfil. This program provides for the cancellation of tax increases up to $250 annually to help those experiencing financial hardship. To qualify, you must: * be or be the spouse of: + A low-income senior who receives payments under the Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) or Ontario Works Act; or + A low-income person with disabilities who receives financial assistance under the *Ontario Disability Support Program Act* * be the property owner and have owned the property for at least 12 consecutive months before the application You can apply annually between June 1 and December 31. Applications cannot be made for prior years. Complete the tax relief application Please direct completed applications and copies of the necessary documentation to [email protected] or: Town of Innisfil Attention: Financial Services 2101 Innisfil Beach Road Innisfil, ON L9S 1A1 ### We offer a Charity Rebate Program under the Municipal Act for registered charities and similar organizations. To be eligible, proof of status as a registered charity as defined under Section 248(1) of the *Income Tax Act* is required. Apply for the Charity Property Tax Rebate Program The deadline to apply is February 28 of the year following the taxation year of the application. Applications must be submitted each tax year. ## Tax rates Tax rates are set based on the approved Town Budget requirements. This includes rates for the education portion of residents' property tax bill (as determined by the Provincial government), County of Simcoe, and South Simcoe Police. You can see tax rates for Town, County, and Provincial purposes and tax ratios for each property class in our Tax Rate By-law. 2026 Tax Rates | Property class | Total tax rate | | --- | --- | | Residential | 1.239628 | | Farmland Awaiting Development I | 0.929722 | | Farmland Development II | 1.239628 | | Multi-Residential/New Multi-Residential | 1.239628 | | Commercial | 2.208186 | | Industrial | 2.175804 | | Pipeline | 2.288922 | | Farmland | 0.309908 | | Managed Forest | 0.309908 | | Commercial Small Scale - On Farm | 0.552047 | | Industrial Small Scale - On Farm | 0.544019 | ### Related links * Municipal Property Assessment Corporation * Town budgets * Change of address form * Pre-authorized tax payment form