Did you know there are multiple ways to pay property taxes?
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Reminder: the next instalment deadline is April 28
As the second instalment deadline approaches, the City of Vaughan is reminding citizens of the many easy and convenient ways to pay interim property tax bills – including online banking, mail or pre-authorized programs. Learn more about the five different payment options available below:
As the second instalment deadline approaches, the City of Vaughan is reminding citizens of the many easy and convenient ways to pay interim property tax bills – including online banking, mail or pre-authorized programs. Learn more about the five different payment options available below:
Pre-authorized payment plans
The City offers two options that include six instalments or 10 instalments. The interim and final billings tax instalments are automatically withdrawn from the selected bank account on each due date. Your tax account must be at a zero dollar balance to qualify for this program.
Post-dated cheques
Post-dated cheques corresponding with the amounts and due dates printed on the tax stubs can be used. Include all tax stubs with the cheques as applicable when sending to the City. A fee will apply if any post-dated cheques need to be sent back.
Financial institutions
Taxes can be paid at all major banks either in-person, through the bank machine, online or by telephone. Payments will also be accepted from any other financial institution that will facilitate tax payments. Some financial institutions may charge a fee for this service.
At City Hall
Drop-off boxes at each entrance of Vaughan City Hall can be used for submitting cheques. The boxes are emptied at least twice per day. Cash should not be dropped off in these boxes.
By mail
Cheques and money orders should be made payable to the City of Vaughan and mailed to Vaughan City Hall in the return envelope enclosed with your tax bill, in addition to the payment stub. Be sure to send by mail early as payments delayed in the mail and received after the due date will be subject to a penalty charge. Do not send cash through the mail.
As stated on the bill, Thursday, April 28 is the second instalment due date for residential and non-residential interim property tax bill payments. If you did not receive your tax bill in the mail, contact the City immediately by phone at 905-832-2281 or by email at accessvaughan@vaughan.ca. Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt you from paying property taxes – late payment penalties will be added.
TAX RELIEF PROGRAMS
The City continues to offer support programs and relief options to eligible seniors in the community. These include Vaughan’s Elderly Homeowners Tax Assistance Program (PDF) and York Region’s Seniors, Low-Income Seniors and Low-Income Disabled Persons Property Tax Deferral Program (PDF). Visit vaughan.ca/PropertyTax for more information, deadlines and how to apply.
BREAKING DOWN THE BILL
The property tax bill may come in a City of Vaughan envelope, but less than 28 cents of every dollar stays with the City to provide all programs and services. Here is a breakdown of how residential property taxes are allocated:
- 49 cents to York Region
- 28 cents to City of Vaughan
- 22 cents to local school boards (Province of Ontario for education purposes)
- One cent to the Hospital Precinct Levy
Municipal services in Vaughan are provided by two tiers of government – the City of Vaughan and York Region. The City retains approximately $1,600 of an average $6,000 annual property tax bill to support critical services that residents rely on each day, including Vaughan Fire and Rescue Service; public works and road services; waste management; infrastructure replacement; maintenance of City facilities; city planning and development; Building Code enforcement; and by-law and compliance.
LOOKING FOR MORE INFORMATION?
Visit vaughan.ca/PropertyTax for more information about Vaughan property taxes, your bill and the available payment options.