Tax Certificates provide information regarding yearly tax amounts levied, tax payment information and penalties accrued (if applicable). They also outline any outstanding balances.
Important information
- Tax Certificates are used primarily during the sale/purchase of a property or for refinancing purposes.
- Tax Certificates are typically requested by solicitors, owners, financial institutions or mortgage holders.
- Tax Certificate requests are initiated upon receipt of a letter of request for a tax certificate accompanied by payment in the amount of the applicable fee.
- 2024 Tax Certificate Cost: $89.00 each property (Processed within 5 business days)
- 2024 Rush Tax Certificate Cost: $173.00 each property (Processed within 1 business day)
- The letter of request for a tax certificate must include municipal address, legal description, and/or assessment roll number of the property, and contact information of the solicitor who is requesting the tax certificate.
- Upon the request of the solicitor who purchased the original tax certificate, the municipality will provide a verbal update for a period of 3 months from the initial date that the tax certificate was issued.