Tax Rates & MPAC Assessments
Tax Rates
MPAC Property Assessments
Your property taxes are calculated using the most recent Notice of Assessment mailed to property owners by MPAC. Visit MPAC for more information on understanding your property assessment.
If you disagree with your assessment, you may appeal it in one of two ways, through a Request for Reconsideration or through an Appeal to the Assessment Review Board.
Assessment Notice Mailing Schedule and Appeal Deadline Dates for 2017
It is important that you review your Property Assessment Notices and file any appeals with MPAC before the deadline. Appeals will not be accepted by MPAC after the deadline.
| Property Type | Date mailed | Appeal Deadline |
| Residential Properties | April 11, 2016 | August 9, 2016 |
| Conservation, Farm, Managed Forest Properties | October 11, 2016 | February 8, 2017 |
| Business properties | October 18, 2016 | February 15, 2017 |
| Remaining Residential Properties | October 24, 2016 | February 21, 2017 |
Please note: If you have not yet received a notice of assessment please contact MPAC at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722) Monday to Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
2017 Assessment Appeal forms:
For residential properties:
Request for Reconsideration Form 2017 English | French
| For non-residential properties: Request for Reconsideration Form 2017 English | French |
| For residential properties: Property Assessment Change Notice – Request for Reconsideration Form 2017 English | French |
| For non-residential properties: Property Assessment Change Notice – Request for Reconsideration Form 2017 English | French |
Request for Reconsideration
The forms are available at the Township Office, or on-line at MPAC, or mailed to you by calling either the Municipal Office or MPAC. The deadline for filing a RFR is March 31st. There is no filing fee.
Appeal to the Assessment Review Board
The forms are available at the Township Office, or on-line at MPAC, or mailed to you by calling either the Township Office or MPAC. Information for filing a Request for Reconsideration or appeal to the Assessment Review Board can be found on your Notice of Assessment or by contacting MPAC by phone at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722) or through their website.
To assist you in filing either a RFR or an appeal to the Assessment Review Board you should compare your assessment to at least six other similar properties. Instructions are available at the Township Office or you may also register with MPAC for “About My Property” to assist you in your appeal.
Farming Properties
Farming properties must have a valid FBR (farm business registration number) and the property assessed as farm in order to qualify for the farm tax rate. Information is available from OMAFRA, MPAC, or the Township Office.
Managed Forests
Managed Forest properties must file a managed forest plan with the Ministry of Natural Resources in order to qualify for the managed forest tax rate. Information is available from MNR, MPAC, or the Township Office.
Any time you are requesting information regarding your property, your property tax roll number will be required.