Property Taxes
Property taxes are levied by the municipality and provide the main source of revenue to deliver services supplied by the Township. In addition to collecting its own taxes, the Township is also responsible for levying and collecting County taxes on behalf of the County of Frontenac and education taxes for and the Province of Ontario, which are distributed to public, catholic, and French school boards.
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How Your Taxes Work for You |
Funds collected through municipal taxation are the main source of revenue within the Township's budget. While the Township is required to collect taxes on behalf of the County and the School Board, South Frontenac only controls the municipal levy portion of your tax bill. Property taxes help to fund the programs and services residents receive - this is why the municipal budget is considered one of the Township's most important strategic documents, serving as a guide for everything that we do. Each time you enjoy a local park or beach, have your garbage and recycling collected, or use a recently plowed or repaired road, you are seeing your tax dollars at work. We included this document in the June tax mailing to show how your property taxes work for you. |
How to Pay – Payment Options |
We accept the following payment methods:
Enroll Online Printable Enrolment FormPlease note that Pre-Authorized payment plans must be cancelled in writing at least two weeks prior to the next scheduled payment. This can be done in person at 4432 George St., by email to taxes@southfrontenac.net, or by mail to Box 100, Sydenham, ON K0H 2T0. Note that all returned payments will be subject to an NSF fee and any applicable penalties and charges. |
Payment Application and Late Payments |
Late payments are charged interest & penalty at a rate of 1.25% on the first day of default and the first day of each month thereafter until paid.
For payments mailed to the Township, the payment must be received on or before the due date to avoid penalties. All payments are applied to penalty and interest first, THEN applied to any outstanding balance last. |
Property Tax Billing – Regular Taxation |
Uncapped properties: includes properties assessed in the residential, farm and managed forest property classes or a combination thereof.
Capped properties: includes properties assessed in the commercial, industrial, multi-residential and parking lot property classes or a combination thereof. All property classes will receive an interim bill, representing 35% of their previous year's tax bill in early March and is payable on the last business day of March. The final tax bill is the balance of the year's taxes. It is issued in early June and is payable in two instalments, on the last business day of June and September. You will not receive a reminder to pay the September instalment of the bill. There is a September payment stub included with your Final tax bill that is mailed in June. Property owners are responsible for paying property taxes, even if they have not received a bill. Failure to receive a tax bill does not prevent you from incurring penalty charges for late payment. |
Property Tax Billing – Supplemental Taxation |
A supplementary/omitted tax notice is a tax bill issued by the Township which reflects any additions or improvements that have been made to your property. For example, owners of newly constructed homes will receive a supplementary tax notice pertaining to the assessed value of their house effective from their occupancy date. The supplementary/omitted tax notice is in addition to what may have been previously billed on the property. This tax notice does not include payments already made to your tax account or future instalments that have been previously billed and are still outstanding. From the assessment information provided by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), the Township calculates the tax amounts due and issues tax notices, based on the following formula: Assessment Value X Tax Rate Number of Days Liable Legislation allows MPAC to assess a property for the current year and up to two previous years, retroactive to the closing date. These tax notices are payable in two instalments, as indicated on the due date field of the payment stub. Reason for Issuing Supplementary/Omitted BillsYou should have already received a Notice of Assessment from MPAC indicating the reason for your supplementary/omitted tax notice(s). A supplementary tax notice can be issued for any of the following reasons: New Construction
Improvements / Additions to Property
Reclassification
If you feel that your supplementary/ omitted assessment is incorrect, a Request for Reconsideration (RFR) process is available. Please refer to the Notice of Assessment sent by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for the deadline to file an RFR. Please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or visit http://www.mpac.ca/ for more details. |
How to Make an Ownership, Address, or Name Change |
To make a change in ownership, name or mailing address, the Township requires proper documentation to support the change on the prescribed form. Changes that require supporting information (i.e. legal documentation) may include:
Requests can be made by:
Online Mailing Address Change Form Printable Mailing Address Change Form The Township forwards any mail to the last known address provided to the Township. The onus is on the property owner to provide the Township with updated mailing information. |
Tax Certificates |
A tax certificate is a statement of outstanding property taxes, which is usually requested by lawyers at the closing of a real estate transaction. The vendors' or purchasers' lawyer can apply for a Tax Certificate from the Treasury Department by sending payment and formal request in writing. In order to obtain a tax certificate, a written request and payment of $30.00 must be received by the Township of South Frontenac for each individual tax roll requiring a Tax Certificate. Please allow for a two week processing period when requesting tax certificates. Requests can be made in the following ways:
Fax and Email requests will require that a pre-paid account be set up, or will not be processed until payment has been received. In order to set up your account, please forward a cheque payable to the Township of South Frontenac in the amount you choose. For more information, email taxes@southfrontenac.net or call 613-376-3027 x 2200. |
Tax Rates |
Property taxes are a combination of the Township's tax levies as well as the County's and Education tax levies. The levies are calculated based on the value of your property and the tax rate for the applicable class of property. See tax rates for all property classes.
Current and Prior Year Tax Rate By-laws2022
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Virtual Municipal Office |
Sign Up for Online Account and Paperless BillingThe Township of South Frontenac has recently made some exciting advancements for managing your property tax & utility accounts. Virtual Municipal Office - an online self-serve portal
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Paperless Billing Option
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Property Assessment Information
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for the assessment values of properties across Ontario.
Please visit http://www.mpac.ca/ or contact them toll free at 1-866-296-6722 for inquiries in relation to assessment including:
- learning more about how MPAC assesses properties
- how to file a Request of Reconsideration
- appealing a Request for Reconsideration
Property Assessment Update and COVID-19 |
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Ontario government has postponed the 2020 Assessment Update. They have indicated that property assessments for the 2022 and 2023 property tax years will continue to be based on the fully phased-in January 1, 2016 current values. This means your property assessment for the 2022 property tax year will be the same as the 2021 tax year, unless there have been changes to your property. For more information, please visit the following link to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) for updates regarding the reassessment. |
Changing Your School Support |
If you would like to redirect your school support please complete the Application for Direction of School Support . Once the form is completed and signed, the form can be returned to MPAC via:
MPAC staff will process the school support designation change upon receipt. For more information please visit MPAC’s website |
Tax Rebates & Programs |
For Factual Errors in your AssessmentA property owner may make application under Section 357 or Section 358 of the Municipal Act for a refund of property taxes for the following reasons:
The property tax refund application can be made for a period during the year or for the entire year. This application must be made to the Township no later than February 28 of the year following the taxation year to which the application relates. Farm Property Class Tax Rate ProgramFarm properties satisfying the eligibility requirements are identified for the Farm Property Class and are taxed at 25% of the municipal residential tax rate. For information on the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program please visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs. Property Tax Rebate for Vacant Commercial and Industrial BuildingsTo apply for a rebate of taxes for vacant units in commercial and industrial property please read and complete the application form. Registered CharitiesTo apply for a rebate of taxes for eligible charities, please read and complete the application form . Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP)Through the Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program, landowners who get their property classified as 'Managed Forest' pay 25% of the municipal tax rate set for residential properties. For more details, please visit the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program (CLTIP)Under the Conservation Land Tax Incentive Program, you could qualify for a 100% property tax exemption for land that has important natural heritage features. For more details, please visit the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry.
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Understanding Your Taxes and Property Assessment
Still have unanswered questions about your property assessment or property taxes? Visit the Frequently Asked Questions page to see what other questions residents have had or email the Taxation department directly.
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