Registration Form
The Township of Champlain's Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) Plan lets you pay your property taxes or water and sewer bills automatically from your bank account. It's a simple, convenient way to avoid missed payments and late fees.
Benefits
- Convenient automatic payments
- No postage, travel, or banking fees
- No late payment penalties due to forgotten payments
- Peace of mind while away from home
Choose a Payment Plan
Cancellation Policy
ou can cancel your enrollment in the Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) Plan at any time. To ensure your next payment is not withdrawn, the Township must receive your cancellation request at least 10 business days before the scheduled withdrawal date.
Property Taxes - Monthly Payments
Spread your property tax payments over 11 monthly withdrawals, from January to November. Payments are withdrawn from your bank account on the 15th of each month.
How It Works
Your first six monthly payments are based on the previous year's taxes. Once the current year's taxes are finalized, your remaining five payments are adjusted accordingly.
Payment Notices
You will receive two payment notices each year:
- December: Your first six monthly payment amounts.
- July: Your remaining five monthly payment amounts, adjusted to reflect your current year's taxes.
Eligibility
Your property tax account must be paid in full to enroll (excluding drainage invoices). Supplementary tax bills are not included in this plan and must be paid separately.
Application Deadline
Apply between January 1 and June 30 to participate in the current year's plan. Applications received after July 1 will take effect on January 1 of the following year.
Property Tax - Payments on Due Dates
Your property tax installments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account on each tax due date in March, July, and September. Each withdrawal matches the amount shown on your tax bill.
Application Deadline
Your application must be received at least 10 business days before the next tax due date.
Water and Sewer (Utility) - Payments on Due Dates
Your water and sewer bill is automatically withdrawn from your bank account on each scheduled due date in January, April, July, and October.
How It Works
Each withdrawal matches the total amount shown on your utility bill and is based on your actual water meter reading for the billing period.
Eligibility
You utility account must be paid in full to enroll.
Application Deadline
Your application must be received at least 10 business days before the next utility bill due date.