Taxation
Assessment information
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (M.P.A.C.) is responsible for the assessment of property. If you have an inquiry regarding your assessment or would like to file a Request of Reconsideration please contact them toll free at 1-866-296-6722.
If you would like to redirect your school support please complete the Application for Direction of School Support and return it to M.P.A.C.
For information on the Farm Property Class Tax Rate Program please visit the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture Food & Rural Affairs.
To apply for a rebate for vacant units in commercial and industrial property please complete the application form.
For more information concerning the Senior Homeowner's Property Tax Grant, view the Ministry of Revenue website.
Billings
Taxes for the Non-Capped Classes are due in three installments. The Interim Bill is mailed the first of March and payment is due on the last working day of March. The Final Tax Bill is mailed the first of June with the first payment being due on the last working day of June and the second payment due on the last working day of September.
Taxes for the Capped Classes are due in two installments. The Interim Bill is mailed at the first of March and payment is due on the last working day of March. The Final Tax Bill is mailed at the first of October and payment is due on the last working day of October.
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.
All payments are applied to penalty and interest first.
Tax Rates
By-law 2009-05: A By-law to provide for an Interim Tax Levy
By-law 2009-32: A By-law to Levy Taxes
Payment Options
Payments can be remitted in the following ways:
- In Person -- We accept Cash, Cheque or Debit at our municipal offices.
- At the Bank -- Just take your tax bill to your local bank
- Online or Telephone Banking -- Just add South Frontenac Township as a payee and enter your 8-digit account number. If you have more than one account you must set up a payee for each account. Penalty and Interest will not be adjusted for payments made to the wrong account.
- Pre-Authorized Payment -- The Township offers three different payment plans. For more information or to enroll in one of our plans please see the application form.
Tax Certificates
A fee of $30.00 is payable to the Township of South Frontenac for each tax roll requiring a Tax Certificate. There is a two week turn around for processing Tax Certificates and payments must be received before the request will be processed.
- Application for Adjustment of Taxes Under Section 357/358 of the Municipal Act, 2001
