Payment Options and Account Changes

Payment options

The Town offers a number of payment options for property taxes. Avoid line-ups and processing delays by paying your property taxes by telephone, internet banking or through a pre-authorized payment plan (PAP). It's secure, convenient and easy.

Please note: all unpaid taxes will be charged interest at a rate of 1.25% per month. This charge will be added on the first day of each calendar month in which the default continues.

You can pay through your financial institution in person, online or over the phone. To do so:

Add Newmarket Taxes as a Payee.
Use your property roll number as the account number. Please note that you will need to make some minor alterations to your roll number as seen on your tax bill. Your final roll number should be 19 digits:
- Sample Roll # (as seen on your tax bill): 48-12-3-456-78910-0000-06
- Add 19 to the beginning
- Remove the final two digits
- Final Roll # : 1948-123-456-78910-0000

Payments require 3 to 5 business days for processing from the bank to the Town.

In-person payment of property taxes is available at the Customer Service Centre at the Municipal Offices at 395 Mulock Drive (Cheque or debit only, cash and credit card are not accepted at Town of Newmarket Facilities for property tax payments).

Payments can also be made at the Magna Centre and the Ray Twinney Recreation Complex (cheque or debit card only) during its hours of operation at the Customer Service kiosk.

Pre-authorized payment plan

In order to make paying your property taxes easier and more efficient, the Town offers a variety of pre-authorized payment plans.

To calculate the payments, the previous years taxes are divided by 10 for the first half of the year. Once the tax rate for the current year is finalized, the balance will be equally divided over the second half of the payment plan.

Payment plans help property owners save the cost of postage or special trips and line-ups to pay your tax bills. They also help to avoid late payment charges or missed due dates.

Apply for or update a pre-authorized payment plan

Please note:

Other charges added to your tax account cannot be paid through the pre-authorized payment plan. You must pay other charges such as water arrears separately on the due date only. For more payment options, visit Tax Payment Options.
Any payments that are returned by the bank for any reason, will be subject to a Finance Service fee and Late Payment fees, regardless of whether the payment is replaced before or after the return. The returned pre-authorized payment amount will have to be paid separately.
1.25% interest will be added on the first of each month as long as taxes or additional charges stay unpaid. If payment for the returned amount is not received as indicated on the Return Notice, the PAP will be cancelled.
To change your mailing address, please complete the online Change of Mailing Address Form.

Registration information

To be eligible for the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PAP), your tax account must be paid in full.
Please complete the application form and include a void cheque or relevant banking information for the withdrawal account.
Line of credit account or credit card cheques cannot be used.
If you own more than one property in Newmarket, you must complete one PAP application per property.

Payment options

Regular due dates (6 instalments): Payments are withdrawn from the designated bank account on the instalment due dates as shown on the Interim and Final Property Tax Bills. The due dates may vary slightly each year to avoid weekends.
15th of the month, or next business day (10 instalments): Payments are withdrawn from the designated bank account on the 15th of every month (or next business day) starting in February and continuing to November. The draws from February to June are for the Interim Taxes billed while the draws from July to November are for the Final Tax Bill.
Last business day of the month (10 instalments): Payments are withdrawn from the designated bank account on the last business day of every month starting in February and continuing to November. The draws from February to June are for the Interim Tax Bill while the draws from July to November are for the Final Tax Bill.

Account changes

Any changes to a plan (banking changes, or voluntary withdraws) requires at least 10 business days' notice before any scheduled withdrawal.
Changes in the amount, date or frequency of the withdrawals cannot be altered.
If you have sold your home, you must complete the PAP cancellation form and re-apply to the program with your new property information.

Account changes

Take control of your property tax account today and ensure communication between the Town of Newmarket and yourself! Please see below for information on to manage tax account changes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information.

If you've recently acquired a property within the Town of Newmarket, it's important to understand how this impacts your property taxes. Here's a simple guide to help you through the process:

Notify the Tax Office: Inform the Tax Department about the change in ownership by submitting the necessary documents. You can do this via email, fax, or regular mail:
- Email: taxes@newmarket.ca
- Fax: 905-953-5150
- Mail:
  The Corporation of the Town of Newmarket
  395 Mulock Drive
  P.O. Box 328 Station Main
  Newmarket ON L3Y 4X7
Pay the new ownership fee: Once the ownership change is recorded, you will receive a Notification of Added Charge by regular mail, which will reflect the $32.78 new ownership fee.

Remember to promptly inform the Municipal Tax Office about the ownership change via email, fax, or mail to ensure accurate tax records.

It is the responsibility of every property owner to maintain an updated mailing address to receive important documents promptly. This includes property tax bills, notices, and other official correspondence.

There are two ways you can update your mailing address:

Contact the Tax Department via email at taxes@newmarket.ca.
Visit the tax account mailing address change form to access our online form specifically designed for updating mailing addresses. This form allows you to provide the necessary information quickly and easily.

By taking the necessary steps to keep your mailing address current, you can help avoid any delays or complications in receiving crucial documents related to your property.

Tax certificates

If you are moving, your lawyer will require a Tax Certificate. Your lawyer may fill out a Tax Certificate Request Form to obtain this document.

As of January 1, 2025, the fee for a standard Tax Certificate is $92.76. An expedited Tax Certificate is $111.46

Taxes

Payment Options and Account Changes

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Payment options

Pre-authorized payment plans

Through your financial institution

By mail

By post-dated cheques

In person

Credit card (Online only)

Pre-authorized payment plan

Registration information

Payment options

Account changes

Account changes

Change ownership information

Change mailing address

Change in school support - MPAC

Tax certificates