Property Tax FAQ's
How can I pay my property taxes?
Property taxes can be paid in person or mailed to the municipal office located at 127 Raglan Street South, Renfrew, Ontario K7V 1P8.
Forms of payments accepted include: cash, cheque, debit, tele-banking, on-line payment, pre-authorized payment.
How do I find out more about my property assessment?
The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation is responsible for assessing and classifying more than five million properties in the province of Ontario while ensuring compliance with various regulations set by the Province of Ontario including the Assessment Act. If you have any questions related to your asssement, visit aboutmyproperty.ca or visit their website for more information.
How are my property taxes calculated?
The Town of Renfrew determines its revenue requirements on an annual basis to pay for municipal services being offered to the ratepayers in our communities. These services include, but are not limited to: water distribution, wastewater collection, full time fire fighting, curbide garbage and recycling collection program, landfill, roads and winter maintenance, soft services such as Parks & Recreation and Library to name a few.
The property tax rate is made up of three components: Municipal tax rate (set by the Town of Renfrew), County tax rate (set by the County of Renfrew) and Education tax rate (set by the Ontario Government).The total tax rate is multiplied by the assessed value of the property and a tax bill is generated.
The municipality remits the County and Education portions of the property tax revenue generated back to each governing body on a quarterly basis.
I don't understand my property assessment notice?
MPAC issues an assessment notice every four years.They look at sales in our community and compare your property to similiar ones in the community.To learn more about how MPAC calculates the assessed value of your property please visit the MPAC website
What can I do if I disagree with the assessed value of my property?
If you disagree with MPAC’s assessment or classification of your property, you can file what is called a Request for Reconsideration and MPAC will review your assessment, free of charge. Your deadline to file a Request for Reconsideration with MPAC is printed on your Property Assessment Notice.
Please note: Business properties are not required to file an RfR before filing an appeal with the ARB.
To find out more visit the MPAC website.