Buying a property in Milton

Change the ownership

For some services you can notify directly that you are purchasing the property. However, for property taxes residents can’t self-report the ownership change. 

Our records will be updated when MPAC notifies our office of the change (approximately 2-3 weeks after the closing date).

Welcome letter
Once notified, we will change the ownership and mail out a welcome letter via Canada Post with your account balance and any upcoming installments due.

What to pay
Your lawyer will adjust for property taxes on closing. This calculation is on your “Statement of Adjustments” from your lawyer. When you receive your welcome letter from the Town of Milton, it will include your property tax balance information. Questions regarding this adjustment should be directed to your lawyer.

Consult with your lawyer
To avoid any late payments and interest/penalty, confirm with your lawyer if you should make any payments prior to month-end. If your lawyer ordered a tax certificate, they will have a summary of the account balance. Once the ownership change has been processed by our office, we can provide that information to you directly.

Mailing address
Request a change to your contact information to change your mailing address and/or provide up-to-date contact information.

Autopay
After you receive your welcome letter you can apply for the pre-authorized payment plan program.

Selling a property in Milton

Change the ownership
For some services you can notify directly that you are selling the property. However, for property taxes residents can’t self-report the ownership change. Our records will be updated when MPAC notifies our office of the change (approximately 2-3 weeks after the closing date).

What to pay/Consult with your lawyer
Your lawyer will adjust for property taxes on closing as such confirm with your lawyer if you should make any payments prior to closing. The property tax adjustment is on your “Statement of Adjustments” from your lawyer. Please ensure your lawyer has all up to date payment/balance information for your property tax account.

Update online banking
If you paid your taxes online, once you have made your final payment remove that roll number from your online banking as the roll number stays with the property.

Cancel autopay program

If you are enrolled in the Pre-Authorized (Autopay) Payment Plan, complete the cancellation form at least 15 days before your next withdrawal date.

*If you move within Milton, the Autopay program is not transferable. It must be cancelled on the previous property and a new application must be completed for the new property (fees may apply if a refund/transfer of funds due to taxes paid in error occurs on your previous property).