Sale of Land by Public Tender

The Town of Milton is now accepting tender bids for the sale of two (2) properties.

FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001

Ontario Regulation 181/03

Municipal Tax Sales Rules

 

The Corporation of the Town of Milton


Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on Wednesday, November 18, 2026 at The Corporation of the Town of Milton, Corporate Services counter (1st floor), 150 Mary St, Milton ON L9T 6Z5.


Tenders will be opened in public/virtually on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026 at Milton Town Hall, 150 Mary St, Milton ON L9T 6Z5 in the Council Chambers (west entrance, 2nd floor).

 


Description of Lands:

 

1.     32 Bronte St S, Milton ON, L9T 1Y8 being PIN 24962-0065 (LT),

PT LT 13, CON 1 TRAFALGAR NEW SURVEY , PART 2 & 4 , 20R2759 , T/W 440822 ; MILTON/TRAFALGAR

Roll No. 24.09.010.002.02700.0000

 

According to the last returned assessment roll, the

assessed value of the land is 1,355,000

 

Minimum tender amount:

$202,526.03

 

 

2.     42 Bronte St S, Milton ON, L9T 5A8 being PIN 24962-0066 (LT),

PT LT 13, CON 1 TRAFALGAR NEW SURVEY , AS IN 714404, T/W 320366, S/T 320114 ; MILTON/TRAFALGAR

Roll No. 24.09.010.002.02710.0000

 

According to the last returned assessment roll, the

assessed value of the land is 1,582,000

 

Minimum tender amount:

$271,867.66

 


Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the Town of Milton.

 

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interests in favour of the Crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

 

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as land transfer tax, HST and Non-Resident Speculation Tax, if applicable.

Effective January 1, 2023, in accordance with the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act (SC 2022, c 10, s 235) (the “Act”), non-Canadians are now prohibited from purchasing residential property in Canada, directly or indirectly, pursuant with the terms as set out in the Act and Regulations under the Act.   

 

Any non-Canadian who contravenes the Act, or any person who knowingly assists in contravening the Act is liable to a fine of up to $10,000 and may be ordered that the property be sold, therefore it is highly recommended that any potential purchasers obtain independent legal advice to ensure they will not be in contravention of the Act. 

 

It is the sole responsibility of the tenderers to investigate into the details of what constitutes a non-Canadian, residential property, any exceptions or exclusions, or any other matters or determinations relating to the Act.  The municipality accepts no responsibility whatsoever in ensuring that any potential purchasers comply with the Act.


Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST) of 25% applies to the purchase price for a transfer of residential property located in Ontario which contains at least one and not more than six single family residences if any one of the transferees is a non-resident of Canada, foreign entity or taxable trustee.

 

The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.

 

A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms

Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

  • Throughout the tax sale, the Town will work with the owner to resolve the outstanding taxes and cancel the property from the sale when payment terms are satisfied.

  • Properties cancelled from the sale will be marked as cancelled online and in the Ontario Gazette when possible.

  • If you submitted a bid on a property that is cancelled, you can retrieve your bid and deposit when the bids are publicly opened on the day of the tax sale.

Staff open bids in public with virtual option in a designated room at Town Hall as soon as possible after 3 p.m. on the day of the Tax Sale. Bids are sorted by property 

Bids received for cancelled properties will be set aside for pickup 

Remaining bids for each property are opened and examined to ensure: 

    • The envelope is sealed
    • Form 7 is filled out accurately and completely
    • A deposit of at least 20% of the bid is enclosed 

The highest and second highest bidders will be identified 

Unsuccessful bids will be available for pick-up the next day.  Proper identification must be presented at the time of pickup. 

Town staff will contact bidders who have not reached out to arrange pick-up of bids and deposits. 

Webinar: Tax Sale Tender Opening (2)

When: Nov 18, 2026, 3 p.m. Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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If two bids of equal amount are tendered, then the person who submitted the earlier bid as indicated by the time stamp will be deemed to be the higher bid.   

The Town will notify the highest bidder in writing to let them know they are the successful bidder. 

The highest bidder has two weeks to complete the tax sale transaction by: 

  • Signing the required legal documents 

  • Paying the balance of the bid and any related federal or provincial taxes 

If the highest bidder does not complete the transaction within two weeks: 

  • The deposit is forfeited to the Town 

  • The property will be offered to the second highest bidder following the same process 

After the transaction is complete: 

  • The buyer will receive a Deed in Fee Simple to confirm title of the property 

  • The former owner has no further opportunity to resolve the outstanding taxes and will lose title of the property 

If the bid exceeds the outstanding taxes: 

  • The balance must be paid into Court 

  • Anyone registered on title at the time the lien was registered may request a portion of these funds by applying to the Court. 

  • The Court will determine the allocation of excess funds after one year. 

The Town has two years from the time of the failed tax sale to decide what to do with the property that received no tax sale bid. The Town can choose to:

  • Advertise the property for tax sale again

  • Vest the property and take possession to use or to dispose of

  • Advertise Request for Offers