Paying Property Taxes

Pay Online via PaySimply

You can now pay your Property Taxes and miscellaneous invoices online using PaySimply. Acceptable payment methods include:

• Credit Card

• PayPal

• Interac eTransfer

A convenience fee will apply, and all charges must be agreed upon before completing the payment. Please allow for 3-5 business days for processing.

Fees:

• Credit Card: 2.5%

• PayPal: 2.5%

• Interac eTransfer: 1.0%

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Internet/Online Banking

Similar to telephone banking, web banking can be used for tax payments, provided you've arranged this service with your financial institution by setting the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley up as a payee.

Instructions:

1. Add the Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley as a payee.

2. When adding the Township, use your account number.

   • Your account number is the 8-digit middle portion of your roll number.

   • Drop the first 7 digits (e.g., 0801 000 or 0801 824) and the last 4 digits (e.g., 0000).

   • The remaining 8 digits are your account number (e.g., 00056387).

Township Offices:
Cash, cheque, or debit card payments can be made at any municipal office – 6544 New Dublin Rd or 424 County Road 29. A secure after hours drop slot is available at both locations.

Financial Institutions:
Payments are accepted at most financial institutions provided you have your bill with you. To ensure that your payment will be accepted contact the financial institution directly.

Payments via Mail
Mail your cheque to the Main Administration Office at 6544 New Dublin Rd, RR 2, Addison, ON K0E 1A0. Don’t forget to include the detachable stub from your bill.

Telephone Banking
The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley can be added to your telephone banking provided that you have arranged for this service with your financial institution.

The Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley offers three payment plans to accommodate your needs. Please note that both the Monthly and Due Date Plans require the tax account to have a zero balance before starting the plan. The Basic Plan, however, is specifically designed for accounts that are currently in arrears.

1. Monthly Plan

The Monthly Plan spreads your tax payments evenly over the year, offering smaller, more manageable payments.

• 12 Monthly Payments: Payments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the first business day of each month, from January through December.

• Avoid Late Payments: With 12 smaller monthly payments, you essentially pay your taxes in advance, helping you avoid late payment interest.

• No More Due Dates: The Monthly Plan removes the need to remember due dates since payments are automatically withdrawn each month.

• Smaller, Manageable Payments: Instead of one large payment, your tax bill is broken down into 12 smaller payments, making it easier to budget.

Note: New applications for the Monthly Plan are only accepted to begin in January or July. Applications must be received at least 15 business days before the first scheduled withdrawal.

2. Due Date Plan

The Due Date Plan allows you to continue receiving tax bills twice a year, but your payments are automatically withdrawn on the due dates indicated on your bill.

• Pre-Authorized Payments: Payments are withdrawn directly on the due dates, eliminating the need to send post-dated cheques.

• Tax Bills Marked as Paid: Your bill will indicate that you're on the pre-authorized payment plan and will act as your receipt.

• Convenient: With this plan, you won’t need to worry about manually submitting payments by the due date.

Note: New applications for the Due Date Plan are accepted throughout the year, but applications must be received at least 15 business days prior to the first scheduled withdrawal.

3. Basic Plan

The Basic Plan is designed for accounts with existing tax arrears and helps you gradually pay off those arrears.

• Flexible Payment Amount: You choose the amount of your monthly payment, allowing you to set an amount that you can afford. The plan is designed to clear arrears using a fixed payment.

• 12 Monthly Payments: Payments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account on the first business day of each month.

• Clear Arrears Gradually: The Basic Plan allows you to pay down arrears by setting a monthly amount that is high enough to cover the interest and gradually reduce your outstanding balance.

• Reduce Monthly Interest: While arrears will continue to accrue interest each month, your payments will gradually reduce the interest portion of the balance with each payment.

Note: New applications for the Basic Plan are accepted throughout the year, but applications must be received at least 15 business days prior to the first scheduled withdrawal.

How to Join a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan

To enroll in any of the Pre-Authorized Payment Plans, follow these steps:

1. Download and print the PAP Application Form below.

2. Sign the form.

3. Submit the completed form, along with a VOID cheque from the appropriate bank account, to the Main Administration Office at the following address:

   Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
   6544 New Dublin Road RR 2
   Addison, ON K0E 1A0

How to Cancel Your Pre-Authorized Payment Plan

If you wish to cancel your plan, please complete the Cancellation Form and submit it at least 15 business days prior to the next scheduled withdrawal date to allow for processing.

Your monthly payment amount is calculated at the beginning of each calendar year by taking your previous year’s total taxes and dividing it by 12. This gives you a fixed monthly amount for the first half of the year. Your monthly amount changes in August following the final billing. Your final levy amount is divided by 5 and your then pay your final bill in 5 equal installments. 

Tax rates are set in late spring or early summer. If the tax rate changes from the previous year, your monthly payment may need to be adjusted. You will receive a notice on the bottom of your tax bill indicating the new monthly payment amount. This adjusted amount will remain in effect for the rest of the calendar year.

You can sign up for the Basic or Due Date payment plans at any time during the year. However, for the Monthly Payment Plan, you can only join in January or July. Additionally, when joining the Monthly or Due Date plans, all arrears must be paid in full before enrollment.

If you change your bank account or bank, you must update your banking information with us. Provide the new details at least 15 business days before the next scheduled withdrawal. You can do this by submitting a VOID cheque from the new account.

Form: [Change of PAP Banking Information Form]

If a payment cannot be processed due to insufficient funds (NSF), you will be contacted by our office to make alternate arrangements. Possible options include:

• Cash or cheque payment for the missed withdrawal amount.

• Double the next automatic withdrawal to cover the missed payment.

If you miss two payments, the Township reserves the right to remove you from the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan.

No. Your PAP plan will continue each year unless you choose to cancel it. Withdrawals will automatically continue unless you notify us otherwise.

To stop your Pre-Authorized Payment withdrawals, you must notify the Township in writing at least 15 business days before the next withdrawal. This allows us time to process your request.

To apply, follow these steps:

1. Complete the PAP Application Form.

2. Attach a VOID cheque from your bank account.

3. Submit the form to the Main Administration Office.

Mailing Address:
Township of Elizabethtown-Kitley
6544 New Dublin Rd, RR 2
Addison, ON K0E 1A0

Note: All new applications should be received at least 15 business days before the first scheduled withdrawal.

If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact the Tax Department:

• Phone: 613-345-7480

• Email: taxes@ektwp.ca