The Township of Hamilton collects property taxes on behalf of Northumberland County, the School Boards, and for the Township. You can choose to change your school support by filling out the Application for Direction of School Support form and submitting it to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). Taxes collected provide services including roads, parks and facilities, and emergency services.
It is important for property owners to ensure they receive their property tax bills (mailed at both the end of January and May), and pay them on time. Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse a taxpayer from responsibility of payment or relieve the owner of liability of penalty and interest due on late payment.
Please ensure the Tax Clerk has your correct mailing address.
2025 Property tax dues dates
Final property tax bills should be retained for income tax purposes. A fee of $5.00 applies for reprinted property tax bills.
- February 27, 2025
- June TBA - Final First Installment
- September TBA - Final Second Installment
Tax rates and charges
The Township sets an annual property tax rate that is based on the municipal budget as well as your individual property tax assessment.
Learn about the tax incentive programs that are available in our community.
Methods of Payment
The Township offers a variety of payment options to help you pay your property taxes on time.
Please let us know if you have changed your mailing address by sending the address change form to the attention of the Tax Clerk.
Please note that late payments will have a penalty of 1.25% added on the first day of the month following the due date, and on the first day of each calendar month after that. Failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse you from the responsibility for payment.
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Access your online banking platform remotely. Add a new Payee, and search for 'Hamilton.' From the drop-down menu 'Hamilton Township Taxes' will appear. There may be an alternate abbreviated version of the Township name. Your account number is you complete 19-digit roll number, beginning with 1419 and ending with 0000. Payments should be made at least two days before the property tax due date. |
| At the Township Office |
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Property taxes can be paid at the Township Office, 8285 Majestic Hills Drive, Camborne, Ontario, during regular business hours. We accept the following methods of payment:
If you are unable to visit during regular business hours, payment can be dropped into the secure drop box located at the main entrance of the Township Office. |
| At your bank |
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Property tax payments can be made at your local financial institution. Please remember to bring your property tax bill to the bank with you. Payments should be made at least two days before the property tax due date. |
| Pre-authorized payment |
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Complete the Pre-authorized Payment Plan Form to sign up for one of two pre-authorized payment plans. Attach a void cheque or pre-authorized debit form to your application and submit it to the Township by mail, email, or drop off at the Township Office. Once your application form has been received, you will be notified via email or phone to confirm the arrangement. If you do not receive confirmation, please contact us at 905-342-2810 ext 104. Your property tax account must be current and up to date on all payments. You can also pick up pre-authorized payment forms at the Township Office. Pre-authorized Payment Plans When signing up for a pre-authorized payment plan, you have the option of one of two plans:
Cancelling Pre-authorized Payments If you are looking to cancel your pre-authorized payments, complete and submit the PAP Cancellation Form. |
Property Assessment
The Township of Hamilton does not determine property value assessments. Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) administers a uniform, province wide property assessment system which determines current values and classifications for all properties in Ontario. The authority to do so is in accordance within the provisions of the Assessment Act.
Your Property Assessment Notice shows the assessed value and classification of your property as of a legislated valuation date. The fixed valuation date for 2024 remains January 1, 2016 – the end of the last assessment cycle.
When there is a change in a property (such as new construction or major renovation), MPAC updates the assessment and mails a Notice. The 2024 assessment is what the property would have sold for on January 1, 2016 – in its current state and condition, including any major changes since then. Think of it as this property, selling on that date.
For more information visit their Property Assessment Notice site.
If you bought your first home and want to learn more about MPAC visit their First-time Homeowners' Hub.