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# Paying Property Taxes
You have options to pay your tax bill for property owned in the City of Kenora, including monthly or semi-annually payment plans.
Please note property owned in unincorporated areas outside of the City of Kenora boundaries are paid to separate governing bodies.
## Payment options
You can pay your City of Kenora property taxes in a number of ways.
By mail
Pay by cheque. If you would like a receipt, please send the entire bill along with your payment.
Do not detach the payment stub. We will send the name/address portion back to you as the receipt.
Drop box
Drop your payment in the drop box at the front entrance or at the cashier desk at City Hall. If you would like a receipt, please send the entire bill along with your payment. Do not detach the payment stub. We will send the name/address portion back to you as the receipt.
In person
Pay the cashier with cash, debit, or cheque at City Hall. Please bring the entire tax bill with you if you want a receipt.
Online banking
Set up at your financial institution to pay online or through telephone banking. Please allow five business days for processing.
PaySimply
#### Pay by credit card, PayPal or Interac eTransfer
Visit PaySimply, a secure third party payment provider, to pay online with any major credit card (Visa, MC, Amex), PayPal or Interac eTransfer. Please allow 3 business days for processing. A convenience fee will be applied to cover payment handling and processing charges.
#### **Pay in-person by debit card or cash at Canada Post**
Visit PaySimply, a secure third party payment provider, to generate a QR code to take with you to Canada Post with your payment. Please allow 3 business days for processing. A convenience fee will be applied to cover payment handling and processing charges.
Pre-authorized monthly or semi-annually payment
Pay by automatic debit by completing the Property Tax Pre-Authorized Payment form for monthly or semi-annually.
## Due dates
Look on your tax bill for the due date. Interim tax bills sent out at the beginning of the year are normally due in February. Final tax bills sent out at the beginning of June are normally due in July.
Sign up for property tax e-bills
Once you have registered for property tax e-billing, you will not receive a paper copy of your bill through regular mail.
## Interest and penalties
1.25% per month (not compounding) will be charged on any outstanding balance following the due date.
## Previous balances
If you owe from a previous tax bill, the balance forwards to your current tax bill. The arrears are subject to penalty.
As a property owner in the City of Kenora, you can request a statement of your property tax account for income tax and other financial records purposes.
## Request a statement of account
Complete the Statement of Account request form and submit it to the Tax and Assessment Officer. You can also pick up a copy at City Hall, 1 Main St. S. Kenora. There is a charge of $16.
## Reprints
Please keep your tax bill for income tax purposes. If you require a reprint, please contact the Tax and Assessment Officer. There is a charge of $16 for a tax bill reprint.
Contact Us
**City of Kenora**
1 Main Street South
Kenora ON P9N3X2
Phone: 807-467-2000
After hours: 807-467-2080
8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Monday to Friday
Closed on Holidays
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