Paying Property Taxes

Monthly Plan

A monthly payment schedule is printed on the back of the tax bill. Payments from February to June cover the interim tax bill. Payments from July to November cover the final tax bill.

Payments are deducted on either the 15th or the last business day of the month. You choose the one most convenient for you.

Installment Plan

Tax bills will be mailed to you as usual, informing you of the pre-authorized amount and the due date of the automatic withdrawal.

Benefits of Pre-Authorized Payments

Payments automatically deducted from your bank account:

• No postage or line-ups;
• No cheques to write;
• Payments are always on time;
• Monthly (10 times a year);
• Installment (4 times a year);
• There is no fee charged for this service.

Who is eligible?

All Town of Fort Erie taxpayers are eligible, (both residential and commercial taxes) whose taxes are current.

How to Join the Plan

Fill out and print the Application for Pre-Authorized Tax Plan.

Attach a cheque marked “VOID” to your completed application form and return to:

Town of Fort Erie, 1 Municipal Centre Dr, Fort Erie, On L2A 2S6, or

Email: taxcollection@forterie.ca

Fax: 905-871-9984

If you change your bank account, you must notify the Town immediately in writing.

Termination of the Plan

You may cancel the plan at least ten days before your withdrawal date by completing the Cancellation of Pre-Authorized Payments form.

Any balance remaining on an installment becomes due immediately.

Subscribers to the Payment Plan who have more than one returned item within 12 months will become ineligible to continue on the plan for 12 months from the date of the second returned item.

If you have any questions, please call the Tax Department at 905-871-1600 ext. 2871.