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The Department of Finance provides front counter service, receives payments, administers pre-authorized payments, tax billing and collection, accounts payable and payroll.
For information on the payment options we offer click here.
We offer Tax Certificates for a fee of $35.00.
For other frequently asked questions please click on one of the questions listed below for the answer.
Should you require further information please contact the Finance Department at 905-945-9634 or visit us at 160 Livingston Ave., Grimsby ON, L3M 4G3
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When a change of ownership happens how are taxes apportioned? |
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Q: When a change of ownership happens how are taxes apportioned?
A: During the year properties change ownership. Please refer to your Statment of Adjustments prepared by your solicitor as to the apportionment of taxes and the responsibility of payments between the two parties involved. The Town of Grimsby does not re-issue bills each time an ownership change occurs. |
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How to check the tax calculation. |
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Q: How to check the tax calculation.
A: Simply multiply your assessed property value by the applicable tax rate for your class of property, as shown on your 2009 Property Tax Bill. For example, the residential tax rate is set at .01449836 so the calculation for the typical residential house assessed at $173,000 is as follows:
$173,000 (Property’s current value assessment)
x .01449836 (Residential tax rate)
$2,508.21 (Property taxes)
For more information on your taxes, calculations and disbursements please visit the site below.
http://www.niagararegion.ca/government/budget-taxes/prop-tax-calculator.aspx |
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How can I get information on my property and neighbouring properties? |
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Q: How can I get information on my property and neighbouring properties?
A: Visit the MPAC web site at www.mpac.ca and click on the AboutMyProperty link. If you haven't used the site before, you will be required to register by calling the MPAC toll-free Customer Service Line at 1-866-296-6722. Be prepared to give your 19-digit roll number (found on your assessment notice), name, date of birth, mailing address, email address and telephone number.
Once you are registered, you will be given free access to:
One (1) Property Profile Report for your property.
Six (6) Assessment Roll Look-ups on the properties of your choice.
Six (6) Detailed Property Reports on the properties of your choice. |
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What can you do if you disagree with your assessment? |
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Q: What can you do if you disagree with your assessment?
A: 1. Contact MPAC
They are there to answer your questions. If you think your assessment is incorrect, please call them toll free at 1-866-296-6722 to verify details about your property.
You can also visit them at www.mpac.ca and click on the AboutMyProperty link.
2. Ask MPAC to review your assessment
If you believe your assessment is incorrect, MPAC will be pleased to further review your assessment through a Request for Reconsideration (RfR). There is no fee for an RfR and your request may be made any time before March 31 of the tax year.
RfR forms are available on their web site, www.mpac.ca, or by calling them toll free at 1-866-296-6722. You may also write a letter requesting a reconsideration of your assessment. Please include the following information in your letter: your 19-digit roll number; your full name, address and phone number; and all the reasons why you feel your assessment is incorrect.
To assist MPAC's review, it is necessary that you provide specific details about your property that support your concerns. The more information you provide, the quicker and easier it will be for MPAC to perform a review on your behalf.
3. File a formal appeal if you still disagree with your property assessment
Another option is to file a formal appeal with the Assessment Review Board (ARB) by March 31 of the tax year. The ARB is an independent tribunal of the Province of Ontario. Both the property owner and MPAC will be asked to appear at a hearing to present evidence to support their arguments.
There are specific application forms and associated fees with this approach. An appeal can be launched before, during or after RfR has been submitted but must be withdrawn if an RfR successfully deals with your concerns prior to an appeal hearing. Similarly, an RfR will not be processed if an appeal has been heard by the ARB.
To find out more about assessment appeals please visit the ARB's web site, www.arb.gov.on.ca, or call their toll free number at 1-800-263-3237 or 416-314-6900. |
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How are assessments established? |
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Q: How are assessments established?
A: The assessment act requires that your property's assessed value be based on what it would likely have sold for on a specific date. For the 2009 taxation year, that date is January 1, 2008.
To establish your property's assessed value, MPAC analyzes property sales in your area. These sales provide a basis for the assessed values of similar properties. MPAC continually collects information about properties to ensure that those with similar features (age, size, location, construction, etc.) have similar assessed values.
This method, called "current value assessment", is used by assessment jurisdictions in most provinces and other countries. |
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