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# Property Taxes
# Property Taxes
2026 Municipal Tax Reminder Notice Niagara Region Tax Calculator Where Do My Taxes Go? Understanding Your Property Taxes in NOTL
The billing of realty taxes is normally done through an Interim Tax Bill provided in February and a Final Tax Bill produced in July. Each bill is payable in two installments with due dates as follows:
* **Interim Due Dates -***All Classes*: Friday, February 27, 2026, and Wednesday, May 20, 2026
* **Final Due Dates -** *All Classes: Friday*, July 31, 2026 and Friday, September 25, 2026
## eSend
eSend is an electronic service for those who wish to receive their property tax bill and notices from the Town by e-mail.
To sign up, either complete the fillable eSend Authorization Form and attach it to an e-mail, or print and complete the same form and submit the signed copy in person or by mail. When completing the form, include one e-mail address only per property.
Mailing Address Change Form
* 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.
* + 2026 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
* Tax Rebates for Charitable Organizations
* **Fees Effective January 1, 2026:**
Tax Certificates: $75.00
Tax Certificate (Rushed Copy, within 5 days of receipt): $105.00
Tax Information: $55.00
Tax Information Rushed (Within 5 business days) - $80.00
Acknowledgment and Release Form
## About MPAC
* Understanding MPAC and their role in the Property Assessment and Taxation System
(MPAC presentation) - Q&A Council Information Session - November 4th.
* For all property assessment inquiries, please contact MPAC directly at through the MPAC website or 1-866-296-MPAC(6722).
## **AboutMyPropertyTM:**
AboutMyPropertyTM 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 AboutMyPropertyTM, 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.
* 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
We offer our customers the following and most convenient ways to pay taxes:
* + Pre-authorized Payment (PAP) Plan - automatic withdrawals from your bank account for taxes; monthly or due date payment plans.
PAP Authorization Form
* **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.
* + By phone using Telephone Banking through your financial institution.
+ At any financial institution in person or at Automatic Teller Machines.
+ On-line Banking through your financial institution's website using your 19-digit roll number.
+ In-person at the Town Administration building at: 1593 Four Mile Creek Road, Virgil, ON.
+ 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 mailing a cheque prior to the due date to: PO Box 100, Virgil, ON, L0S 1T0.
**Bank Service Fees (Returned cheque items):** $45.00
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