Ownership & Fees

New Property Owners

Properties having homes built in the last three (3) years may still be assessed for the land portion only. (i.e. MPAC may not have had the opportunity to assess and add the value of the house, and any other building, to the assessment roll). Ultimately, MPAC will add the assessment relating to the building(s) to the property assessment and the Town will then issue a supplementary property tax bill. Property owners are cautioned they are responsible for any outstanding property taxes related to the un-assessed building back to the original date of occupancy. Landowners finding themselves in this position are strongly urged to make provisions for the payment of the outstanding taxes.

The Tax Office can:

• Advise you if your assessment only covers the land portion of your property
• Estimate the full taxes for your property (land and buildings) so that you can budget accordingly.

Prefer email delivery of your tax bills? Fill out this form and return it to our Tax Department

Selling a property?

After selling a property your lawyer will do a statement of adjustment, which will show what portion of the tax bill the current owner is responsible for and what the new owner will be required to pay. The lawyers will make these adjustments at the closing. Owners are required to make all tax payments as they are due up to the date of closing.

Address/Ownership Changes

The Change of Ownership Fee is charged when the ownership of a house, or the name on a deed changes. This includes the change from the builder’s name to the purchasers. Mortgage companies and lawyers do not pay this fee as part of the closing or initial mortgage payment.

If your mailing address has changed or the ownership of the property has changed, please notify the Tax Office in writing or email to taxes@erin.ca 

The Post office is returning misaddressed mail.

When you receive your assessment notice in November, you have an opportunity to contact Municipal Property Assessment Corporation if you feel that the information is incorrect.