Paying Your Taxes
Tax Payment Due Dates
Interim Tax Bill
The Town of Milton will mail out the 2013 Interim tax bills by early February 2013. Payments will be due on February 28, 2013 and April 30, 2013.
Final Tax Bill
The 2013 final tax bill will be mailed by early June 2013 and will be due on June 28, 2013 and September 30, 2013. (This bill reflects increases/decreases due to the setting of current year tax rates and/or any tax mitigation programs.)
Making a Tax Payment
Payments can be made using these convenient methods:
1. PTP (Pre-authorized Tax Payment Program)
For your convenience, the Town of Milton can make pre-authorized automatic withdrawals from your bank account for tax payments. The deadline to enroll for the 2013 Final billing period will be April 30, 2013. A second enrollment period to join in time for the 2014 Interim billing is available until October 31, 2013. Please note that you may only enroll in the Pre-authorized Tax Payment Program if all taxes have been paid in full for the 2013 interim billing period and all prior years before the start date for this program and your property must be fully assessed to include both the land and structure values.
Two Withdrawal Options
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Plan Type |
Number of Withdrawals |
Withdrawal Dates |
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Monthly plan |
12 |
Last business day of each month, from November to October. |
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Due Date plan |
4 |
Last business day of February, April, June and September. |
Applying for PTP
- Complete the PTP Application Form .
- Attach a void cheque to the application (line of credit, credit card and savings cheques cannot be used).
- Return the application form and void cheque to the Town Hall.
Bank Account Changes/Program Cancellation
For account changes or cancellations from the program, written notice is required a minimum of 15 business days prior to your next scheduled withdrawal. Please complete the Account Change or Cancellation form and return by mail or fax to the Tax Department, Town of Milton.
Accounts in Arrears
The Town of Milton also offers a PTP plan for accounts in arrears. For more information or to obtain an Arrears Plan Application Form contact the Tax Division. Contact information is on the left side of this page.
2. Post-Dated Cheques
Post-dated cheques, corresponding with the dates on the remittance portions of your tax bill, are accepted and held for deposit as they become due, saving you postage charges and the possibility of missing due dates. Post-dated cheques are payable to the Town of Milton and can be mailed or delivered in person at Town Hall between the hours of 8:30 and 4:30.
3. Other Payment Options
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Payment Option |
Details |
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Corporate Services, Tax Division |
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In person |
Town Hall, Cashier Services, 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Monday to Friday (Payments can be made by cheque, cash or direct debit). When paying your taxes at Town Hall, please be advised that parking is available in Municipal Lot #2 (across from Town Hall) in designated marked visitor spots only. 1 Hour Only street parking is also available on Hugh Street, King Street and Mary Street where posted. |
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After-hours Drop Box |
An after-hours drop box is located at both the north and south entrances of Town Hall. |
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Internet/telephone Banking |
Contact your financial institution for remitting property tax payments. *Please note that for any electronic payment, credit will be given on the day funds are received in the Town of Milton's bank account. |
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Financial Institution |
Present your tax bill at any bank/financial institution across Ontario to make a payment. *Please note that for any electronic payment, credit will be given on the day funds are received in the Town of Milton's bank account. |
Supplementary and Omitted Tax Bills
Supplementary and omitted tax billings are payable in addition to any original mailings. They will be issued if one of the following has occurred:
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House/Building Assessment:
Your house was built recently and the previous assessment represented assessment value for the land only (the effective date would match the occupancy or closing date, whichever is most recent), or you have completed a renovation/improvement on your property that has increased its market value. -
Reclassification:
The class of the whole or portion of your property assessment has changed.
Changing Your Mailing Address
If your mailing address has changed recently, please complete a Change of Address Form. The Town of Milton tax staff will revise the billing files accordingly and send a copy of the change to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).
Requesting Property Tax Receipt, Duplicate Tax Bill or Statement of Account
If your taxes are paid by pre-authorized payment plan or by a mortgage company:
One free statement, receipt or duplicate bill reprint may be issued per calendar year, upon request. Should additional requests be made at any other time, an administrative fee will apply.
If your taxes are paid by regular installment:
If an additional bill, receipt or statement is required, an administrative fee will apply. Please provide a self addressed stamped envelope with your mail-in payment if you would like your receipt stamped PAID and returned to you.
If your property was bought/sold part way through the year:
It is strongly recommended that you refer to the Statement of Adjustments provided by your solicitor as part of your closing package to verify your portion of the annual tax levy. Any questions regarding adjusting of taxes should be directed to your solicitor.
To receive verbal confirmation of tax levy paid call the tax division. Contact information is on the left side of this page.
Other Contact Information
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC )
6745 Century Ave, Suite #1
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 8C9
Toll Free: 1-866-296-MPAC (6722)
Fax: 905-813-9170
655 Bay Street, Suite #1200
Toronto, Ontario M5G 2K4
Toll Free: 1-800-263-3237
Fax: 416-314-3717
