City waives late penalty charge on interim property tax bills
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As a result of the challenges
presented by the global COVID-19 pandemic, effective immediately, the City is
waiving the late penalty charge on interim tax bills. Payments for the March
26, April 27 and May 27 due dates will not be subject to any late payment fee
or interest until June 1. Further extensions may be granted thereafter.
Although City Hall remains closed, there are several ways property
owners can make payments remotely. These include pre-authorized programs,
online and telephone banking, issuing post-dated cheques or by mail. Please consult
with your financial institution to determine whether a payment can be made at a
branch location.
The City offers its Elderly Home-Owners Tax Assistance (PDF) program for 2020 – which is a tax credit in the amount of $377
provided by the City to elderly homeowners who qualify. The deadline for the Elderly
Home-Owners Tax Assistance program has been extended to April 30. The City
also continues to operate its Seniors, Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled Persons Property
Tax Deferral program (PDF). The
deadline for this program remains Sept. 30.
These new measures apply to residential and non-residential properties.
They further mark the latest efforts by the City to aid the small business
community. During a special Council meeting on March 17, Council voted in
favour of the Vaughan Business Action Plan – which includes a series of
temporary measures to safeguard the local economy and protect businesses,
consumers and all citizens.
Many City services continue to be offered online or via telephone. For
questions, contact Access Vaughan at 905-832-2281 or visit vaughan.ca or vaughanpl.info. Please check ahead for
the latest update on City cancellations, postponements and disruptions.
QUOTE
“As
Mayor, I have heard directly from hardworking people who remain uncertain about
their personal financial situation because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. In
response to these concerns, the City of Vaughan is taking further action to
support citizens, small business owners and all property taxpayers. By waiving
late penalty charges and interest on the billing instalments, people will be
able to further budget during these times of uncertainty. I continue to work
closely with the City’s Emergency Management Team to monitor the situation. We are
implementing precautionary measures to ensure public safety and I remain
confident that we will emerge stronger.”
- Mayor
Maurizio Bevilacqua
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FACTS
- Property taxes are levied and collected by the City in order for the City, York Region and all school boards to deliver services to property owners within the City of Vaughan.
- The property tax bill may come in a City of Vaughan envelope, but less than 30 per cent of property taxes go to the City of Vaughan.
LEARN
MORE
- For more information about property taxes, visit vaughan.ca/PropertyTax.
- Should you feel unwell and if you believe you have symptoms related to COVID-19, please contact York Region Public Health or Telehealth Ontario at 1-866-797-0000. For additional information on COVID-19, visit York Region's website at york.ca/COVID19.
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