Property Tax TEST

Property taxes help fund municipal services provided by the Township of Huron-Kinloss, as well as services delivered by the County of Bruce and local school boards.

Your property tax bill is based on your property's assessed value, determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), and the tax rates approved annually by Council.

Use the links below to find the information or service you need.

View the 2026 Tax Rate By-Law

Manage Your Property Tax Account

Sign up for e-billing

Receive your property tax bills and notices by email instead of mail. You’ll get the same information faster, and it’s easier to keep track of your account.

Set up automatic payments

Have your property taxes withdrawn automatically on scheduled due dates. This helps make sure your payments are made on time and reduces the risk of late penalties.

Update mailing address

Make sure your tax bills and important notices are sent to your correct address. Keeping your information up to date helps you avoid missed mail or delays.

Authorize Release of Information

To protect your information, only property owners can access account details unless a release form is completed. If you want someone else to speak on your behalf, you must complete this form. Separate forms are required for each property.

Property Tax Due Dates

Property tax bills are issued twice a year and paid in four instalments in accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001.

Interim Bill: due the first business day of March and June
Final Bill: due the first business day of September and December.

Consider setting a reminder so you don’t miss a due date.

Payments must be received by the due date. Make sure to allow enough processing time based on your payment method.

If you miss a due date:

A 1.25% penalty is added on the first day of default.
An additional 1.25% is added on the first day of each calendar month that the balance remains unpaid (15% per year).
Late penalties cannot be waived or reduced by the Treasurer or Township staff.

A penalty of 1.25% is added on the first day of default and an additional 1.25% is added on the first day of each calendar month that the balance remains unpaid, as authorized under the Municipal Act, 2001.

Payment Options

Property taxes can be paid using the following methods.

Online banking
Pre-authorized payment plan
In person, by drop box, or by mail
Credit card, PayPal, or Interac e-Transfer

Processing times vary by payment method, so please allow enough time for your payment to reach us by the due date. Select a payment method below to learn more.

Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PAP)

Set up automatic withdrawals from your bank account on scheduled due dates.

Complete the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Application

Online Banking

Pay your property taxes through your bank’s online or telephone banking service.

How to set it up:

Search for “Huron-Kinloss” in your bank’s list of payees
Select the option for property taxes
Use your property tax roll number as the account number

Important:

Payments can take a few days to process
Submit your payment early to ensure it arrives before the due date

If you are unsure how to set up a bill payment, contact your financial institution directly for assistance.

In Person, by Mail, or Drop Box

In person:

Pay by cash, cheque, or debit at the Municipal Office:
21 Queen St., Ripley
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM – 4:30 PM
(Closed on statutory and civic holidays)

After-hours drop box:

A secure drop box is available at the Municipal Office entrance for cheque payments.

By mail:

Township of Huron-Kinloss
PO Box 130
Ripley, ON N0G 2R0

Payments must be received by the due date. Postmarks are not accepted.

Post-dated cheques:

Accepted in person or through the drop box.

Credit Card, PayPal, or Interac e-Transfer (via PaySimply)

Pay online through PaySimply, a secure third-party provider.

Accepted payment methods:

Visa
Mastercard
American Express
PayPal
Interac e‑Transfer

Before you pay:

Payments may take up to 3 business days to process.
A convenience fee applies and is charged by PaySimply to cover payment handling and processing charges.

Pay Online with PaySimply

Telephone Banking

Pay your property taxes through your financial institution’s telephone banking service.

How to set it up:

Contact your financial institution or use your bank’s telephone banking service.
Add Township of Huron-Kinloss as a bill payment payee.
Select the property tax payment option.
Enter your property tax roll number as the account number.

Important:

Your property tax roll number must be entered correctly to ensure your payment is applied to the correct account.
Telephone banking payments may take several business days to process.
Submit your payment early to ensure it is received by the Township by the due date.
Contact your financial institution directly if you require assistance setting up telephone banking.

Property Tax Calculator

Use this calculator to estimate your annual property taxes and help with planning and budgeting.

Before you start, you will need your most recent property assessment value from MPAC (Municipal Property Assessment Corporation).

This calculator uses current municipal, County of Bruce, and education tax rates to provide an estimated annual property tax amount.

Important Information About This Estimate

This calculator is provided for general planning purposes only. The amount shown is an estimate and may not match your actual property tax bill.

Your final property tax amount may change due to factors including:

Changes to municipal, County of Bruce, or education tax rates;
Changes to your property assessment made by MPAC;
Assessment changes, adjustments, or other charges applied to your property account.

Your official property tax bill issued by the Township of Huron-Kinloss is the final amount owing.

The Township of Huron-Kinloss is not responsible for decisions or actions taken based on this estimate.

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