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# Property Taxes
The Finance Department is responsible for billing and collection of Property Taxes for the Township, County of Grey and School Boards. Please refer to the Township of Southgate's Tax Collection Policy.
**Property Taxes**As provided in the Municipal Act, each property owners is mailed an interim tax bill. The interim tax bill represents fifty (50) percent of the previous year's taxes billed, and is payable in two installments. The interim bill is sent by the beginning of March. The two due dates are in March and June of the same year.
After completion of the annual budgetary process, and the setting of tax ratios and rates, a final bill is sent to each property owner. The final tax bill is levied taxes for the year less the interim bill, and is payable in two installments. The final tax bill will be sent by the beginning of August. The two due dates will be in August and October of the same year.
All Tax Arrears are subject to penalties and interest. In accordance with Section 45 of the Municipal Act, and the Township's by-laws, penalties and interest will be charged at the rate of 1.25% per month on any tax arrears that remain outstanding on the first calendar day of each month.
Penalties and interest **cannot** be waived. It is the responsibility of the tax payer to notify the Township in writing of any mailing address changes.
**Tax arrears?** Contact our Finance Department to make payment arrangements or come up with a payment plan and avoid late payment charges.
**Supplementary & Omitted Tax Bills**
Supplementary and/or omitted assessments are billed separately from the regular billing cycle, and are issued throughout the year.
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) can provide the Township with supplementary and/or omitted assessment values for the current tax year and two years prior. If you have made additions or improvements to your property, it might change the value of your property as assessed by MPAC. Specifically, for new builds there may be a considerable financial impact if the taxes are initially being billed for vacant land only as there will be a delay from the date of occupancy until the tax bill is received that includes the assessed value of the building.
Supplementary billings can occur at any time during the year and taxes for three years could be billed at the same time. For this reason, it is recommended that taxpayers start to set aside funds following the issuance of a building permit for future supplementary tax bills.
Please note that "supplemental" means **extra**, and the supplemental tax bill is issued **in addition** to the current tax bill already issued - the supplemental bill **does not** replace a tax bill that has already been received.
If there are discrepancies with your assessment, you must file a Request for Reconsideration with MPAC within 120 days of the mailing date of your Property Tax Assessment Change Notice from MPAC. The notice should be received in advance of your supplementary tax bill.
Source: **MPAC**, **Assessment Act**
Assessment Information
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for assessing all properties in Ontario.
MPAC provides these assessments to municipalities. The assessment is multiplied by the tax rate to determine the amount of your taxes.
For information or details about your contact, please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or visit their website at www.mpac.ca.
Setting Up Your Tax Account
If you are a new Southgate resident, please email [email protected] to begin the process of setting up your tax account.
We wish to inform residents that we are unable to resolve outstanding balances on tax accounts after you have assumed ownership of a property, as this is a civil matter.
The Township also wishes to emphasize that if your home is a new construction, you may receive a supplemental bill that will cover taxes owed from the time your home was constructed until the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) has assessed your property.
MPAC has prepared useful videos that explain the property taxation process in Ontario. To learn more about this, please consult the following link: https://www.mpac.ca/en/UnderstandingYourAssessment/PropertyAssessmentandPropertyTaxes.
Change of Property Ownership
The Township of Southgate office must receive legal documentation to change the ownership of a property. In most cases this will come from your lawyer or MPAC. Please have all documentation emailed to [email protected].
Tax Due Dates
Tax installments due dates fall on the last Thursday of the due date month in March, June, August and October.
Interim Tax Due Dates:
* Thursday, March 26, 2026
* Friday, June 25, 2026
Final Tax Due Dates:
* August 27, 2026
* October 29, 2026
Tax Rates
The Township of Southgate 2026 Tax Rates can be viewed here.
E-Billing
Southgate is pleased to offer residents and homeowners the convenience of receiving their property tax bill via email. This will allow you to view, print, or save a copy of the invoice. If you would like to enroll in this service, please complete the form below and forward to [email protected], or contact our office.
https://Forms.Southgate.ca/E-Billing-Enrolment-Form
How to Pay Your Tax Bill
When paying your tax bill, your account number is your 15-difit roll number (exclude the four zeros on the end). Please reference this number with any payments made to your property taxes.
**Online Banking**
Search for "Southgate" and select "Southgate Taxes" and your account number is your roll number **without the last 4 zeros**.
**Pre-Authorized Payment Plans**
A 12 month payment plan is available, with payment being withdrawn on the last business day of each month, adjusted in September and January of each year.
To sign up, fill out the Pre-Authorized Payment Form.
**Credit Card Payment**
The Township of Southgate uses Paymentus to allow you to pay your tax and utility bills by credit card. Click here to complete a one time payment using Visa or Mastercard or to register for an account. Please note that a Paymentus convenience fee will apply.
**At Your Financial Institution**
The Township of Southgate accepts payments through most banking institutions. Please register with your bank by using your roll number located on your tax bill.
**In Person**
The Township of Southgate accepts payments at the Southgate Municipal Office, located at 185667 Grey Road 9, Dundalk On, N0C 1B0. Payments can be made by cash, cheque or debit.
**By Mail**
Payment can be mailed to:
The Township of Southgate
185667 Grey Road 9
Dundalk, ON, N0C 1B0
Property Tax Certificates
A property tax certificate is a legal document that shows the current tax status of a specific property, the annual property taxes and any current or prior arrears for the property. Tax certificates are typically purchased by law firms, banks and mortgage companies during property sales and for refinancing purposes.
The cost for a tax certificate is listed in the Township of Southgate Fees and Charges by-law. Payment will be accepted by cheque, payable to the Township of Southgate. Tax certificate payments are non-refundable.
To order a tax certificate, send your payment and formal request, including property address, legal description, roll number and current owner(s) name(s) to:
The Township of Southgate
185667 Grey Road 9
Dundalk, ON
N0C 1B0
Tax Relief and Rebate Programs
There are a number of Tax Relief and Rebate programs available to residents.
**Charitable Rebate Program**
The County of Grey is required to have a tax rebate program for eligible charities for the purpose of giving relief from taxes on eligible property they occupy, in accordance with S422.1 of the Municipal Act. For more information, please click here.
**Tax Relief for Low Income Seniors and Disables Persons**
The County of Grey is required to have a tax relief program of deferrals or cancellation or other relief to relieve financial hardship in respect of property that is in the residential property class, for persons assessed as property owners who are, or whos spouse is a low income seniors of low income persons with disability in accordance with S319 f the Municipal Act. For more information on tax relief to low income seniors and disabled persons, please click here.
To complete the application, please click here.
Tax Incentive Programs
There are a number of tax incentive programs available to qualifying property owners.
**Agricorp**
Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program
1-888-247-4999
**Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program**
Ministry of Natural Resources
Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program
1-800-268-8959
**Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program**
Ministry of Natural Resources
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program
1-855-866-3847
Contact Us
**Property Tax & Assessment Coordinator**185667 Grey County Road 09
Dundalk, On, N0C 1B0
Phone: 519-923-2110 ext 225
Email: [email protected]