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# Property Taxes
Property taxes help fund the municipal services Kawartha Lakes residents rely on every day, from road maintenance to fire protection to parks and recreation. Property owners receive two tax bills each year: an interim bill sent early in the year and a final bill sent a few months later. On this page, you'll find information on property tax due dates, payment options, and ways to manage your account to keep it up to date.
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## On This Page
* When Are Your Property Taxes Due?
* Get Your Property Tax Bill Online
* Update Your Mailing Address
* Change the Ownership of a Property
* Questions About Your Property Taxes?
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## When are your property taxes due?
Final 2026 property tax bills were mailed on Monday, May 25, 2026. The installment due dates are:
**First installment:** Tuesday, June 30, 2026 (past due)
**Second installment:** Tuesday, September 29, 2026
Final property tax bills are sent once the annual municipal budget and tax rates have been approved. The final bill shows the total amount of taxes owing for the year, then subtracts what you've already paid through your interim bill, and divides the remaining balance into the installments above.
### 2026 Interim Tax Bills
Interim tax bills are sent early in the year, before the final tax rate is set. It's calculated as 50 per cent of your previous year's property taxes, as required by the Municipal Act, and collects part of your annual taxes while the budget is being finalized.
For 2026, interim bills were mailed on Monday, January 19, 2026, and were also due in two installments:
* Tuesday, February 24, 2026
* Tuesday, April 28, 2026
If you haven't received your property tax bill, contact the tax office at [email protected]. You're responsible for payment by the due date even if your bill doesn't arrive, and late payments are charged penalty and interest.
Need help understanding this year's bill? Read Understanding Your June 2026 Tax Bill (PDF) for a full breakdown. You can also read our Summer 2026 Update (PDF) for the latest information on municipal projects, services, and community initiatives.
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## Update Your Mailing Address
If you'd like to receive your property tax bill by mail, make sure your address is current. To change your mailing address, submit your request in writing as the property owner. Include your assessment roll number or property address. You can send it:
* By email to [email protected]
* By fax to 705-328-2620
* In person at any Municipal Service Centre
If an executor, trustee, or Power of Attorney is managing the property, include legal documentation confirming their authority to request the change.
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## Change the Ownership of a Property
If you've bought or sold a property, send the City of Kawartha Lakes the following once the transaction closes:
* A copy of the Transfer/Deed showing the Address for Service filed with the Registry or Land Titles Office
* The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) information showing the mailing address
Submit both by email to [email protected] or by fax to 705-328-2620.
##### Two Important Reminders:
1. Kawartha Lakes can't accept a letter from a lawyer acting for the purchaser as direction to change ownership or use a different mailing address than the one on the Transfer/Deed.
2. As the property owner, you're responsible for making sure the documents registered on Title show the correct mailing address.
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## More to Explore
Looking for more information about your property taxes? Explore additional resources and programs below.
### Pay Your Property Taxes
See every way to pay: pre-authorized debit, online banking, in person, or by mail.
### Understand Your Property Tax Bill
How your bill is calculated, why it changed this year, and who to contact about your property assessment.
### Apply for a Tax Rebate
Find out if you qualify for a rebate or tax relief program.
### Check Your School Support Designation
Review or change which school board your taxes support.
### Look up Past Tax Year Information
Find rates and due dates from previous years.
### Learn About Tax Sales
View properties available for purchase through the municipal tax sale process.
You can also view the 2026 City of Kawartha Lakes tax rates (PDF), including education rates, listed as percentages by property class.
### Questions about your property taxes?
Contact the tax office:
Email: [email protected]
Visit any Municipal Service Centre
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**Kawartha Lakes**
P.O. Box 9000, 26 Francis Street
Lindsay, ON, K9V 5R8
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