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# Taxes
##### Taxation Information
The Municipality of West Perth responsibly manages and invests tax dollars to meet the needs of our community.
Note: If you haven't received your tax bill or have misplaced your bill contact the Municipal Office at 519-348-8429 ext. 227. It is the account holder's responsibility to ensure payments are made and the account balance is paid.
The Municipality generates two tax bills annually (Interim & Final) which are divided into four due dates.
**2026 Dates:**
**Interim: February 27th & May 29th**
**Final: August 31st & November 30th**
The interim tax bill is based on 50% of the prior year's taxes.The amount of the final bill is directly affected by the provincial government through Bill 79, the provincial bill regulating capping adjustments on commercial, industrial and multi-residential property classes.
Penalty and interest charges of 1.25% will be added on the first day of each month on all taxes that have not been paid by the due date. Penalty and interest are deducted first from all payments made and the balance, if any, will be applied to the oldest outstanding balance first.
Failure to receive tax notice does not excuse the property owner from paying the amount due by the installment date.
2026 Tax Rates
2025 Tax Rates
2024 Tax Rates
How to Pay Your Tax Bill
The Municipality has a number of options available to our customers for payment. Payment must be received at the municipal office by the due date to avoid penalty.
* At your bank or trust company. Pay at the teller or through an ATM. You are responsible to pay any service charges levied by them.
* Electronic payments - most financial institutions offer "Municipality of West Perth" or "West Perth" as payment options. Pick "Taxes" (not water) to ensure your payment is applied to the correct account.
* For online and telephone banking please use your roll number as the account number.
PaySimply is a third-party provider enabling secure payments to your property taxes and/or utilities online, anytime, anywhere, with any card. It can take up to three days for the Municipality to receive the payment and late fees still apply. For more information or to get started visit www.PaySimply.ca. Search "West Perth" and select "Tax" for payment.
* For online and telephone banking please use your roll number as the account number.
* Search for payee West Perth (Mun) Taxes.
Follow these steps to submit payments by mail:
1. Attach your payment stub and make your cheque payable to the Municipality of West Perth
2. Write your tax roll number on the front of your cheque
3. Allow sufficient time for the payment to reach our office on or before the due date in order to avoid penalty charges
We consider payments complete on the date the Finance Department receives your cheque.
Location: **West Perth Municipal Office**(160 Wellington Street, Mitchell Ontario)
Payment methods accepted:
* Cash
* Cheque (made out to the Municipality of West Perth)
* Debit Card
Cheques may be dropped in the after hours drop box located beside the main entrance to the Municipal Office.
The Municipality offers pre-authorized payment plans for tax bills. The amount due for your bill is automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the due date.
Please complete our online pre-authorized payment plan form or download the PDF version.
**Go paperless!** Sign up to receive an e-mailed PDF version of your tax bill.
You will no longer receive a paper copy of your bill when you sign up for E-Send. Customers may sign up for E-Send for more than one property.
Questions or to withdraw from E-Send, email the Tax and Revenue Analyst or call (519)348-8429 ext.227.
**Please note:**
* It is the customer's responsibility to complete a new enrollment form if there is a change to the email address where the tax bill is being sent and also to notify the Tax and Revenue Analyst if a bill has not been received.
* Customers are subject to standard late fees if applicable.
Interested in going paperless? Simply fill out the online form.
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Assessment & Appeals
If you feel that the assessment of your property is incorrect, you can appeal to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) by submitting a Request for Reconsideration (RFR) form. There is no fee for an RFR. The deadline for submitting an RFR is printed on your Property Assessment Notice. If you have misplaced your Property Assessment Notice, please call MPAC at 1-866-296-6722.
If the status of your property changes due to fire, demolition or removal of buildings, please inform us in writing by completing Form 357/358 so the necessary adjustments to the assessed value and/or tax class can be processed. Appeals must be filed by the last day of February following the taxation year. (For example, February 28, 2018, for 2017 taxes).
To file a complaint with the Assessment Review Board, a property owner must have previously submitted a Request for Reconsideration to MPAC by the March 31st deadline. For more information about assessment appeals, please see Environment and Land Tribunals Ontario.
Other Information
For more information regarding the assessed value of your home please visit the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website.
How MPAC Assesses Property - Video
The Request for Reconsideration Process - Video
How Your Property Tax is Calculated - Video
Welcome to AboutMyProperty.ca -Video
Farm Forestry Tax Exemption - Frequently Asked Questions
The Municipality of West Perth will mail a tax bill to the property owner on record when the tax bills are issued. When you buy a home, check with your lawyer or the tax department to confirm when the next property tax payment is due. Penalty or interest charges will apply on late payments regardless of any change in ownership.
If you receive a tax bill for a property that you no longer own, please contact the Tax and Revenue Analyst.
Tax certificates provide information about the yearly tax levied, payments, penalties accrued (if applicable) and confirm any outstanding balances for a property. Generally, tax certificates are purchased by law firms, banks and mortgage companies in association with property sales and for refinancing purposes.
For pricing, view our Fees & Charges page.
To request a Tax Certificate, please fill out our online form, or download the PDF and email or mail your request to the Municipal Office. Please make cheques payable to the Municipality of West Perth.
For inquiries and questions about Tax Certificates, please email the Tax & Revenue Analyst or call 519-348-8429 ext. 227.
In previous years, the waste bin fee was included on the final tax bill only and covered the period from August 1st of the current year to July 31st of the follow year. In 2024, the waste bin fee was annualized to align with the calendar year from January 1st to December 31st. In 2025 and onwards, 50% of the waste bin fee is included on the interim tax bill amount.
**Reason for the Change:**
This adjustment is being made to streamline our billing processes and provide greater clarity and consistency for residents.
**Impact on Residents:**
The annual waste bin fee is spread over the annual four installments instead of just the final two installments.
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Charitable organizations may be eligible for a tax rebate if they:
* have a valid registration number
* pay taxes on eligible property
To apply, qualifying charities must submit the charitable rebate application form by February 28 of the following tax year.
Contact Us
**Municipality of West Perth**
160 Wellington Street
P.O. Box 609
Mitchell, ON N0K 1N0
Phone: 519-348-8429
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