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There are 2 tax bills per year:
- An interim bill due in 1 installment - March 28, 2024
- A final bill due in 2 installments – July 29 and September 27 of each year.
Payment Options
- Pre-authorized payment plan (PAP) - PAP Application Form
- Online payments through your financial institution
- At the municipal office at 948 Pleasant Corner Road East by cheque, cash or interac (credit cards are not accepted)
- By the drop-off depository at the municipal office for after hour payments, please do not place cash in drop-off box.
- By mail (see below for details) with cheque only
- Allow a minimum of 2 working days (48 hours) for the payment to reach us.
Pre-authorized Payment Plan |
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There is an alternative method of payment of taxes known as the pre-authorized payment plan. This plan allows the tax payers to pay taxes in equal monthly installments. |
Online |
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Most financial institutions offer Internet, telephone or in-person bill payments. To set up a payment, use the 15-digit customer-account number shown on your bill. If this does not work, contact your bank’s help desk. Your financial institution may charge a fee for this service. Please allow at least 3 business days for the Township to receive payment from your financial institution. |
In Person |
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By Mail |
| Enter the amount of your payment in the box provided for this purpose on the detachable portion of your bill and send it to:
Champlain Township Cheque payable to “ Champlain Township” Please allow sufficient mailing time, your mailed payment must arrive in our office on or before the due date. |
The Treasurer must approve any other method of payment.
Penalties or Interest Charges for Late Payment
A service charge of $35 will be applied to your account for any payment that is not cleared by your financial institution.
To avoid late payment penalties, your mailed payment must arrive in our office on or before the due date. For electronic payments through financial institutions, allow 2-3 days for your bank to submit payment to the municipality.
Penalties or interest charges at the prevailing rate is added on the first day of each month following the due date.
Failure to receive the tax bill does not relieve the taxpayer from payment of taxes, nor from liability of fees, penalties, or interest charges for late payment.
Visit the Water and Sewer webpage for more information regarding water and sewer taxes.
Tax Rates
These tax rate tables are for information purposes only and do not replace official documents. For the official documents, please contact the Finance Department.
The tax rate is calculated using the total amount of funds required for the Township of Champlain to provide goods and services, and the total assessed value of all properties within the Township.
A separate tax rate is set for each property class by each of the three government agencies (Municipal, Regional and Provincial).
The tax rate is set after Township Council and the United Counties of Prescott and Russell approve their budgets and the Province of Ontario sets the education rate. The tax rate is applied to the property's current year assessment value to determine the amount of property taxes to be billed for the year.
The Township of Champlain collects property taxes for two levels of government and the province’s education levy:
- The Township’s needs and service levels–Lower Tier.
- The United Counties of Prescott Russell–Upper Tier.
- The province’s education levy
Garbage Rates
The garbage levies are based on the total cost of the landfill site, recycling collection and waste collection, therefore all taxpayers are levied a garbage rate on their property to incorporate the total costs. Garbage levies are included in the tax bill.
| Tax Categories & Class | Municipal | Counties | School | Total |
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Residential (RT) |
0.706488% | 0.462642% | 0.15300% | 1.322130% |
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Multi-Residential (MT) |
0.847786% | 0.555170% | 0.15300% | 1.555956% |
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Farmlands (FT) |
0.176622% | 0.115661% | 0.03825% | 0.330533% |
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Commercial (CT) |
1.018049% | 0.666667% | 0.88000% | 2.564716% |
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Commercial-excess land (CU) |
1.018049% | 0.666667% | 0.88000% | 2.564716% |
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Commercial-vacant land (CX) |
1.018049% | 0.666667% | 0.88000% | 2.564716% |
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Small Scale on Farm (C7) |
1.018049% | 0.666667% | 0.22000% | 1.904716% |
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Parking Lot (GT) |
1.018049% | 0.666667% | 0.88000% | 2.564716% |
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Industrial (IT) |
1.728700% |
1.132035% |
0.88000% |
3.740735% |
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Industrial-excess land (IU) |
1.728700% |
1.132035% |
0.88000% |
3.740735% |
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Industrial-vacant land (IX) |
1.728700% |
1.132035% |
0.88000% |
3.740735% |
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Large Industrial (LT) |
2.472708% | 1.619247% | 0.88000% | 4.971955% |
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Large Industrial-vacant and excess land (LU) |
2.472708% |
1.619247% |
0.88000% |
4.971955% |
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Pipelines (PT) |
1.000238% | 0.655003% | 0.88000% | 2.535241% |
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Managed forests (TT) |
0.176622% |
0.115661% |
0.03825% |
0.330533% |
| Dwelling Unit | Garbage | Recycling | Total |
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For each residential dwelling unit |
$175.00 |
N/A |
$175.00 |
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Tax Certificates
Tax Certificates show yearly and Installment tax amounts levied, payment information and outstanding account balance. The tax certificates are requested for a sale, a purchase or the refinancing of a property. A tax certificate provides the name of the owner(s), the legal description, property address if available, local improvements and current tax balance.
At times, a letter requesting work orders against the property will also be needed to confirm that everything with the property is in order with the Building and Public Works Departments.
If the property has water and sewer, a formal request must be obtained for the meter reading to officially close the seller's account and open the new owner's account. This will also provide the date of reading to issue the final billing to the seller and start the new account for the buyer.
If a fire compliance letter is required, it should be addressed to the Fire Chief in a formal request.
To request a tax certificate or a water and sewer certificate reading, a formal request must be send by email to finance@champlain.ca. We usually process certificates within 2 weeks of receiving your request with payment. An electronic copy will be provided. Paper copy will only be provided if requested.
| Certificate | Fees (per roll number) |
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| Tax Certificate or Tax Certificate with Work Orders (per roll number) | $90.00 |
| Water and Sewer Certificate Reading (per water account number) | $65.00 |
| Bill Reprint / Statement (Tax, Water and Sewer Bill) | $10.00 |
| Fire Compliance Letter | $133.00 |
| Zoning Confirmation Letter | $100.00 |
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