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# Taxes
## Due Dates
The Township of Woolwich issues two tax bills per year. You will receive your interim tax bill in February and your final tax bill in July.
### 2026 Tax Due Dates
* August 7, 2026
* October 2, 2026
## e-Billing for Taxes
The Township offers a secure online portal where you can view your tax bill. Once you have created your account, you will be notified by email when a new tax bill is ready for you to view. Please have a copy of your bill beside you as you will need to reference your **Account Number** and**PIN**, both of which are located on your bill.
You will no longer receive a paper copy of your bill when you sign up for e-Billing.
To sign up for e-Billing or to view your account, visit the eBilling portal.
How to Pay Your Tax Bill
You can pay your tax bill online using Visa, Mastercard, Visa Debit, or Mastercard Debit.
**You will need the following information:**
* Your account number (8 numeric digit account number on your tax bill)
* A valid email address to email payment receipt
* The amount you wish to pay
* Your credit card or debit card
Please note that there is a convenience fee that is collected and paid to Paymentus for using the online payment system.
Skip the line or save postage by signing up for one of our pre-authorized payment plans:
1. Monthly plan - this plan automatically withdraws your annual taxes in equal monthly installments the first business day of each month January through October.
2. Installment due date plan - this plan automatically withdraws the amount due on the due date as indicated on your tax bill.
To sign up, please complete the pre-authorized payment plan application.
Township of Woolwich
24 Church Street West
PO Box 158
Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6
**Payment methods accepted:**
* cash
* cheque (made payable to the Township of Woolwich)
* debit
Cheques may be dropped in the afterhours drop box located on the corner of Church Street West and Maple Street.
Payments can also be made over the telephone by calling toll free +**1 866 278 6390**
The Township accepts payments through most banking institutions. Please register with your bank by using your eight digit account number located at the top of your tax bill.
Assessment Information
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for assessing all properties in Ontario. MPAC provides these assessments to municipalities in order to determine your property taxes. Please contact MPAC for questions about your tax assessment.
## Additional Information
Change of Address
Complete the Change Mailing Address Form to notify Township Staff.
Change of Ownership
In order to change ownership information on your tax account, the Township of Woolwich must receive legal documentation showing the correct information.
**Acceptable documentation to change the ownership are:**
* a copy of the registered transfer deed
Charity Rebates
### Charitable organization rebate
Charitable organizations may be eligible for a tax rebate if they:
* have a valid registration number; or
* are located in a commercial or industrial property.
To apply, qualifying charities must submit the charitable rebate application form by February 28 of the following tax year.
Penalty, Interest, and Fees
### Penalty and interest
Penalty and interest charges of 1.25% will be added to installments not paid by the due date. Further penalty and interest of 1.25% will be added the first day of each month the installment remains unpaid. Penalty and interest will not be waived for any reason. Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a taxpayer from their responsibility for payment.
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### Tax certificates
The fee for a tax certificate is $65. Payment must be received by the Township before the tax certificate will be issued.
Supplementary Tax Bill
Supplementary tax bills are issued when you make an addition or improvement to your property. Most common examples are newly built structures that were not previously assessed.
The Township is not provided with the specific details regarding your supplemental assessment. Please contact Municipal Property Assessment Corporation to discuss your supplemental assessment.
Supplemental tax bills are in addition to any other tax bill you received. You must pay your supplemental tax bill, and any other tax bill, in full as indicated by the due date to avoid penalty.
If you are enrolled in a pre-authorized payment plan, you must make arrangements to pay your supplemental tax bill yourself. Supplemental tax bills will not be automatically withdrawn from your bank account.
If your mortgage company pays your taxes, they will receive this bill as well. It is recommended you contact your mortgage company to make sure they will be paying on your behalf.
Tax and Utility Certificates
Tax and Utility Certificates confirm if a property has outstanding tax or utility balances. They are usually ordered before the sale, purchase or refinancing of a property.
The current fee is $65.00 which includes both tax and utility account information. Tax and utility certificates are only generated once we receive payment.
To request a tax and utility certificate please complete our online form to pay online. Online payments include a 2.5% service fee.
Request Property Information - Tax and Utility Certificate
Alternate option, mail/courier your cheque using one of the following addresses:
By Mail
Township of Woolwich
P.O. Box 158
Elmira, ON N3B 2Z6
By Courier
Township of Woolwich
24 Church Street West
Elmira, ON N3B 1M5
Tax Rates and Tax Capping
The municipal tax rates are determined after the Council of the Township of Woolwich and Region of Waterloo approve their budgets. The Province of Ontario is responsible for determining the education tax rates. The find out your property taxes, multiple your appropriate tax rate by your property assessment. The tax rates listed do not include area rates, local improvements or other charges billed with taxes and tax capping implications. For additional Tax Classes and rates contact Finance.
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## Final Tax Rates
**2026 Final Tax Rates**
| Tax Class | Description | Township | Regional | Education | Total Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CT | Commercial | 0.00628264 | 0.01439713 | 0.00880000 | 0.02947977 |
| FT | Farmland | 0.00080547 | 0.00184579 | 0.00038250 | 0.00303376 |
| IT | Industrial | 0.00628264 | 0.01439713 | 0.00880000 | 0.02947977 |
| MT | Multi-residential | 0.00628264 | 0.01439713 | 0.00153000 | 0.02220977 |
| NT | New Multi-residential | 0.00322187 | 0.00738314 | 0.00153000 | 0.01213501 |
| PT | Pipeline | 0.00374155 | 0.00857405 | 0.00880000 | 0.02111560 |
| RT | Residential | 0.00322187 | 0.00738314 | 0.00153000 | 0.01213501 |
**2025 Final Tax Rates**
| Tax Class | Description | Township | Regional | Education | Total Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CT | Commercial | 0.00593808 | 0.01362179 | 0.00880000 | 0.02835987 |
| FT | Farmland | 0.00076129 | 0.00174639 | 0.00038250 | 0.00289018 |
| IT | Industrial | 0.00593808 | 0.01362179 | 0.00880000 | 0.02835987 |
| MT | Multi-residential | 0.00593808 | 0.01362179 | 0.00153000 | 0.02108987 |
| NT | New Multi-residential | 0.00304517 | 0.00698554 | 0.00153000 | 0.01156071 |
| PT | Pipeline | 0.00353635 | 0.00811230 | 0.00880000 | 0.02044865 |
| RT | Residential | 0.00304517 | 0.00698554 | 0.00153000 | 0.01156071 |
**2024 Final Tax Rates**
| Tax Class | Description | Township | Regional | Education | Total Rate |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| CT | Commercial | 0.00540979 | 0.01234086 | 0.00880000 | 0.02655065 |
| FT | Farmland | 0.00069356 | 0.00158216 | 0.00038250 | 0.00265822 |
| IT | Industrial | 0.00540979 | 0.01234086 | 0.00880000 | 0.02655065 |
| MT | Multi-residential | 0.00540979 | 0.01234086 | 0.00153000 | 0.01928065 |
| NT | New Multi-residential | 0.00277425 | 0.00632866 | 0.00153000 | 0.01063291 |
| PT | Pipeline | 0.00322174 | 0.00734947 | 0.00880000 | 0.01937121 |
| RT | Residential | 0.00277425 | 0.00632866 | 0.00153000 | 0.01063291 |
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## Capping Rates
**2024 Capping Rate**
| Capping Summary | Multi-Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Municipal Levy Change | 7.9740% | 5.6669% | 5.6669% |
| % Clawback | not applicable | not applicable | not applicable |
| % Retained | not applicable | not applicable | not applicable |
**2023 Capping Rate**
| Capping Summary | Multi-Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Municipal Levy Change | 7.7397% | 5.3799% | 5.3799% |
| % Clawback | not applicable | not applicable | not applicable |
| % Retained | not applicable | not applicable | not applicable |
**2022 Capping Rate**
| Capping Summary | Multi-Residential | Commercial | Industrial |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Municipal Levy Change | 3.9649% | 2.7231% | 2.7231% |
| % Clawback | not applicable | not applicable | not applicable |
| % Retained | not applicable | not applicable | not applicable |
**Teresa Armstrong**
Manager of Revenue
24 Church Street West
P.O. Box 158
Elmira, Ontario N3B 2Z6
519-669-6016
Email
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