Property Taxes

Tax bills for Town of Perth properties are processed twice a year. The Interim Tax Bill, based on 50% of the previous year's taxes, is mailed at the end of January. The Final Tax Bill is calculated using your property assessment and the total tax rate, and is mailed at the end of June.

Due dates are as follows;

• Interim Tax Bill
  • Last business day in February
  • Last business day in April
• Final Tax Bill
  • Last business day in July
  • Last business day in September

If you haven’t received your tax bill by mid-February or mid-July, or if your personal information has changed, please contact the Tax Collector at 613-267-3311 Ext. 2230 or by email.

The assessment of all properties in Ontario is carried out by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Your property taxes are calculated using the following equation:

Property Assessment x (Town of Perth tax rate + County of Lanark tax rate + Education tax rate).

Watch this quick video to learn more about how your property taxes are calculated.

The current value assessment (CVA) of a property is an estimate of its market value at a specific point in time (the valuation date), or the price it would likely sell for in an open market.

For more information about your property assessment, the appeal process, or to request reconsideration, contact MPAC at 1-866-296-6722 or visit mpac.ca.

For details about the Assessment Review Board (ARB) appeals process and filing fees, call 1-800-263-3237 or visit arb.gov.on.ca.

A summary of the 2024 Tax Rates can be found here. Below are tax rates for previous years;

• Summary of 2023 Tax Rates
• Summary of 2022 Tax Rates
• Summary of 2021 Tax Rates

Make paying your property taxes easier by signing up for e-billing! It’s quick, easy, and reduces paper. Submit a tax e-billing form to start receiving your bills online.

We offer several ways to pay your tax bill;

• Pre-Authorized Payments: Sign up for monthly or quarterly pre-authorized payments using this form.
• Through your bank: Follow these instructions to pay through your bank using internet or telephone banking, or in person.
• By Mail: Send your payment (cash or cheque only) to:
  • Town of Perth, 80 Gore Street East, Perth, ON, K7H 1H9
• In Person: Visit Town Hall at the address above. Accepted payment methods include cash, debit, or cheque.

Need to update your address? Let us know if your mailing address has changed so you don’t miss important tax notices. Complete this form and send it back to us by email or mail:

Town of Perth
Attn: Tax Collector
80 Gore Street East
Perth, ON K7H 1H9

A Tax Certificate is a legal document provided to lawyers representing property owners during the purchase or sale of a property. The certificate includes details such as the annual taxes, any current or prior year arrears, and any local improvements billed to the property. This information is valid only at the moment of the certificate’s production. Tax certificates are typically issued about a week before closing to ensure all payments and transfers are recorded.

Purchasers can have their lawyers request a tax certificate to confirm there are no outstanding amounts owed before taking ownership. The fee for a tax certificate is $50.00, payable by cheque to the Town of Perth.

To request a certificate, email the Tax Collector with a copy of the cheque in advance of mailing the originals. Once payment is received, the certificate will be issued and sent via email. Please see the Utility Holdback Policy for properties being sold or purchased.

Yes, we do! Find the Charity Rebate Application Form here (Please refer to page three for the application.)

Section 357 of the Municipal Act, 2001, S.O. 2001, c.25 authorizes the Town of Perth to accept applications for the cancellation, reduction, or refund of taxes under certain conditions, including:

• Fire, demolition, or a "gross and manifest error" in the property assessment.
• Inability to use the property for its normal purpose due to repairs or renovations lasting at least three (3) months during the year.
• A change in the use of a non-residential property since the last assessment roll was returned.
• The property being granted exempt status after the assessment roll return.
• The ratepayer experiencing sickness or extreme poverty, which may allow for an appeal to the Assessment Review Board.

If you qualify for a tax cancellation, reduction, or refund based on the above conditions, please submit the Section 357/358 Application no later than February 28 of the year following the year for which the application applies.

Your application should include detailed information about your appeal, along with any supporting documents (e.g., demolition permits, contractor invoices, fire department reports).