With the June 30 Property Tax Payment Deadline quickly approaching, the County is reminding residents to plan ahead.

Avoid last-minute online tax payments

Please keep in mind:

• Online banking payments are processed through financial institutions and are not received by the County immediately.
• Processing times vary and can take a few business days.
• Payments submitted close to the deadline may not be received by the County and posted to your tax account before the due date.
• Late payment penalties will apply to amounts not received by the June 30 deadline.
• To avoid unnecessary stress or penalties, residents are encouraged to pay early and allow extra time for processing.

If you have questions about your property taxes or available payment options, please contact the County Administration Office.

To avoid potential late penalties, residents are encouraged to use alternate payment methods such as online banking, online via the County's secure payment gateway, or in-person at the County Administration Office — including an after-hours drop box (cheques or money orders only). If you’ve recently mailed a payment or are awaiting your tax notice, please contact the County to confirm receipt or request digital copies.

Assessment Review Process and Deadlines

The Assessment & Taxation department is currently assisting with a high number of assessment-related questions. We appreciate the community’s patience and understanding as staff work diligently to respond to inquiries in the order they are received. Please note that the County may not be able to respond to all inquiries by June 30.

Property owners who believe their property value may be inaccurate are encouraged to submit a formal Assessment Complaint. Filing a complaint ensures your concerns are reviewed through the legislated process and preserves your right to an independent review, regardless of inquiry response times.

Information about the Assessment Complaint process is available on our website’s Assessment & Taxation page. The complaint form and supporting resources can be downloaded directly from there.

Property Tax Information:

Property Taxes are due June 30, 2026

Any approved assessment revision will be reflected in your tax account once the review process is complete.

Property owners are encouraged to pay their current tax balance by the due date to avoid penalties.

A 9% penalty will be applied to unpaid taxes beginning July 1, regardless of any ongoing assessment review.

Property Tax Payment Options:

• Property Taxes may be paid in person at the County Administration Office;
• Via online banking; or
• Online through OptionPay — online payment platform available on our website
• Check the back of your Property Tax & Assessment Notice for further payment methods

Complaint Fee Payment Options

• The Complaint fee may be paid in person at the County Administration Office; or
• Online through OptionPay

If an assessment review results in an overpayment of taxes, the overpayment may be refunded upon written request or applied as a credit toward future taxes.

Property taxes remain due June 30, 2026. Submitting an assessment inquiry or complaint does not extend tax payment deadlines. Property owners are encouraged to pay their current tax balance by the due date to avoid penalties. Any approved assessment changes will be reflected in the tax account once the review process is complete.