Finance Department

The following file consists of all the Schedules that are required by the Municipality.  This report is completed and submitted to the Province of Ontario upon completion of the Municipal Audit by an outside Auditing firm. (FIR) Financial Information Return and the (MPMP) Municipal Performance Measures Reports : Reporting requirements designed by the Province of Ontario and submitted to the Province on a Yearly Basis.

                              Financial Information Return 2008                        Download 
                              Financial Information Return 2007                        Download

 

TAX BILLING INFORMATION 2010windmill
The Township of Chatsworth issues two regular Tax Notices each year. Each tax notice has two installments.

The Township also issues Supplementary/Omitted notices several times through the year for any properties that have received additions/reductions in assessment value.

Regular tax due dates are:
Interim Billing:
February 25th and April 28th
(Based on 50% of the previous year's total taxes)

Final Billing:
(Based on the Total Year's taxes LESS the Interim Billing amount previously billed).
July 29th and October 27th  

 

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TAX PAYMENT OPTIONS
Tax Payments can be made through most banking institutions in person, through Internet Banking and through Telephone Banking.  Payments can be made directly to the municipal office during office hours. Payments can be deposited through the mail slot located at the front door after hours. 

PRE-AUTHORIZED PROPERTY TAX PAYMENT PLAN
We offered this Plan starting the October 27, 2009 Installment.
Benefits

  • Easy to Budget
  • No Cheques to write
  • Manageable Payment Options
  • Save on Postage and Travel Time
  • Convenient, No Line Ups

To qualify you must have no outstanding arrears on the tax account and you do not pay your taxes with your mortgage.

Two Types of Plans
The Due Date Plan
Payment to your tax account in the amount of the installment due is withdrawn from your account on the due date.

The Monthly Plan
The Monthly Plan provides a convenient way to budget.  The Tax Department wille establish a monthly paymnet amount calculated both in January and again with your Final Tax Billing to meet your current taxes due.  The December payment will have to be adjusted to include any remaining balance or credit.  Payment will be withdrawn on the 28th of each month.

Telephone the Township of Chatsworth office for information.  519-794-3232

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TAX ASSESSMENT INFORMATION
2010 is not a re-assessment Year.  2009 was a re-assessment year.  Property Assessment Values are based on actual Realty Values (or Current Value Assessment) as of January 1, 2008 and starting the 2009 year, the Assessment difference increases at 25% each year until 2012. 

The Process for 'Appealing' your Assessment deadline is March 31, 2010. No Assessment Values can be appealed after thIS deadline! Please make sure that you contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) before the March 31 date in order to Appeal. Forms are available at the Township Office, or can be downloaded from the MPAC website at www.mpac.ca.

Placing assessment values on properties in Ontario is handled only by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

Property owners who feel that they could not reach a satisfactory assessment value through the Reconsideration method can then appeal their assessment to the Assessment Review Board. The deadline for this appeal process is March 31st of each year. Appeal forms are available at the municipal office. 
                                 The MPAC toll free telephone number is 1-800-410-2760
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TAX REBATE/RELIEF PROGRAMS
There are several programs available to provide relief for eligible seniors, disabled and charities. Please contact the municipal office to see if you qualify for these programs.
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COMMERCIAL /INDUSTRIAL VACANCY REBATES
Properties that are in the Commercial and Industrial classes that have vacant units for a least 90 consecutive days during the year and who's properties are available for rent or are under repairs are now able to apply for a partial rebate of taxes. Applications are available at the municipal office.