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# Property Taxes
Paying Your Property Taxes
Property Assessments
Tax Rebate and Relief
Pre-Authorized Payments
E-Billing Enrollment
The Town of Saugeen Shores collects revenue through property taxes. Your property tax payment supports the local municipality, the County of Bruce, and the local school boards.
We issue property tax bills twice a year, one at the end of January and one at the end of July. Each tax bill includes two instalments. This means your taxes are usually due four times each year.
To avoid missed or late payments, we strongly encourage you to Sign up for eBilling.
## 2026 Property Tax Due Dates
February 19, May 21,
August 20, November 19
How to Pay your Property Tax
We process many types of payment methods. Please use the payment method that is most convenient for you. Learn more about Paying your Property Tax.
How Your Property Taxes are Calculated
Your taxes are calculated using the assessed value of your property, multiplied by the current tax rate. The Municipal Property and Assessment Corporation (MPAC) provides this value.
Learn more about your property assessment.
Tax Rates
View the Town's current and past property tax rates using the links below. These tables show the tax rates for each property tax class and can help you understand how your taxes are calculated.
The current year's tax rate table will be available when final tax bills are issued, after County and education rates have been confirmed.
2026 Tax Rate Table
2025 Tax Rate Table
2024 Tax Rate Table
2023 Tax Rate Table
2022 Tax Rate Table
2021 Tax Rate Table
2020 Tax Rate Table
Local Improvements and Special Charges
If applicable, your property tax bill may include other amounts owed to the Town, such as:
* Sewer and/or water connection charges
* Encroachment fees
* Business Improvement Area (BIA) annual levy
* Tile drainage loan payments
* Expansion of the Southampton landfill
* Other fees as approved by Council
Police Building Capital Charge - contributes towards the Town's debt payments for the police headquarters located at 1240 MacKenzie Road. These charges will be in place until 2039.
School Board Support
School Board Support is administered by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
Changes to school support must be submitted directly to MPAC through its online portal or by paper application. For more information, please visit MPAC's School Support Designation website.
**Deadlines for Changes to School Support**
* **June 1, 2026** is the deadline to ensure your school support is correctly reflected on the **Preliminary List of Electors** for the municipal and school board elections on **October 26, 2026**.
* Changes can still be made after June 1, 2026 through MPAC. However, updates made after this date will not appear on the Preliminary List of Electors.
+ After submitting your change, you will receive an email confirmation from MPAC. **This confirmation can be shared with your municipality so your information can be updated on the final Voters' List.** To share your confirmation, please email it to **[email protected]**.
Tax Certificates
**NEW! Online Certificate Request Form**
Want to pay a certificate by credit card? Introducing the new **Certificate Request Form**.
You can now submit requests online for tax certificates, as well as other certificates and compliance letters, through a single convenient form. Multiple service requests can be submitted together, and you may also attach a copy of your written request.
### Tax Certificate Fees and Processing Times
* **Normal Delivery:** 5-7 business days - **$70**
* **Expedited Delivery:** 2 business days - **$125**
* **Same Business Day:** **$200** (requests must be received by **3:00 p.m.**)
Otherwise, to request a tax certificate, please send a written request and a copy of your cheque to [email protected].
Reprints of Tax Bills
To request a copy of a bill, please complete this form or come to the Municipal Office (600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin). There is a fee of $12.
For requests prior to 2021, please email [email protected]
Supplementary Tax Billing (New Construction and Changes to Assessment)
Supplementary tax bills are in addition to any interim and/or final property tax bills issued during the year.
A supplementary tax bill is issued when the Town receives a Property Assessment Change Notice from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
Because property assessments can take time to complete, these bills may be issued at any time during the year and may apply to the current year and up to two prior years. In some cases, taxes for the entire assessment period may be billed at once and become due at the same time.
### New Construction
Owners of new residential or commercial construction will receive a land-only tax bill until the value of the new construction or addition is assessed by MPAC. Once the assessment is completed, a supplementary tax bill will be issued, effective from the date of occupancy, which may result in a larger tax bill becoming due at one time.
To help reduce the impact of a future supplementary tax bill, property owners are encouraged to begin setting aside funds once construction is complete. Alternatively, additional payments may be made to your tax account to build a credit that can help offset the supplementary billing.
Please note that the Town does not offer a pre-authorized payment plan for this purpose.
### All Other Assessment Changes
Changes to your property assessment may occur for a variety of reasons, including but not limited to:
* A change in tax classification or tax status.
* A Request for Reconsideration approved by MPAC.
* Tax adjustment applications submitted to and approved by MPAC.
These types of changes are accompanied by a notice from MPAC. Any resulting adjustments, supplementary billings, or credits may take up to three months to process from the date the notice is issued.
Requests for Property PINs
Property PINs for use on a Underused Housing Tax Return and Election Form for the CRA can be retrieved for free by going to the Ontario Land Registry Access website.
Note: Searching land registry records can be a complex process and staff cannot interpret records on your behalf. If you need assistance with your search, please contact a legal professional, such as a solicitor or title searcher.
Penalties and Interest Charges
We must receive your property tax payment at our office on or before the bill's due date to avoid penalties.
Penalties and interest charges for late payment are set by municipal by-law in accordance with the Municipal Act. Taxes in arrears will be subject to penalties and interest charges of 1.25% monthly until paid.
E-Billing
The Town offers e-billing for your Property Tax bills. To enroll, please complete the eBilling Request Form.
Please note that electronic property tax bills are sent from [email protected].
Please add this email to your Safe Sender List and monitor your Spam/Junk email folder if you do not see an expected bill in your mailbox.
Tax Account Statements or Receipt Requests
To purchase a property tax statement/receipt, **please complete this form** or come to the Municipal Office (600 Tomlinson Drive, Port Elgin).
Please note that we cannot provide receipts for properties that were purchased or sold mid-year. Please refer to the statement of adjustment provided by your lawyer for this information.
For any historical property tax information (requests for years prior to 2022), please email [email protected] to receive a quote.
Update Your Mailing Address or Contact Information
To update the mailing address or contact information on your water or property tax bill, please complete our Mailing Address or Contact Information Change Form.
Contact Us
**Property Taxes**600 Tomlinson Drive, P.O. Box 820
Port Elgin, ON N0H 2C0
Phone 519-832-2008 Ext. 128
Email