Property Taxes

We issue two tax bills each year – an interim bill and a final bill.

The due date of the interim bill is typically near the end of March. The exact due date is on your tax bill.

The due date of the final bill is typically near the end of September. The exact due date is on your tax bill.

Your Tax Bill includes the following information:

• Your Access PIN# required to sign up for online billing services.
• Your roll number.
• Property owner names and mailing address.
• Final billing details. A yearly calculation of assessed value multiplied by the tax rate. A breakdown of rates for municipal, county and education is also included.
• If a mortgage company is paying your taxes the name and number appears on your bill and a copy is submitted to your mortgage provider.
• Property address and legal description relating to the roll number.
• Summary of bill charges. A past due amount in brackets is a credit. Total amount due is the balance.
• Your amount due and the due date. This is not applicable if you are participating in a pre-authorized payments plan. Past due amounts will continue to accrue interest until paid.
• If you are registered for a pre-authorized payment plan there is a note as your reminder that payment is made automatically and no manual payment is required.

If you have lost your property tax bill and require a replacement, please complete the Property Tax Reprint Request form and submit with the fee of $10 for your request. Reprints will only be provided to the property owner(s). Requests and payments can also be made in person at the office (payments accepted by cash, cheque or debit). Requests can also be made by email to the Finance Department and paid by e-transfer. Details regarding e-transfer will be sent once the request is received. 

The Township of Greater Madawaska must receive all tax payments by the installment due date indicated on your tax bill. If you miss the due date, you will receive a penalty of 1.25% per month. Late penalties will be applied the first of every month.

It is important to notify the finance department in writing of any changes to your mailing address to ensure our records are up to date. To submit an address change complete the online address change form or send an email to the Finance Department.

Property Ownership changes will only be processed through the receipt of notice from a lawyer or notification from Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC).

To request an official tax certificate, complete the online Tax Certificate Request Form. The fee of $60.00 must be sent to the Township by mail to PO Box 180, Calabogie, ON K0J 1H0.

Property taxes are calculated by multiplying the assessed value of a property by the tax rate applicable to the class of the property.

The tax rates are calculated as follows:

Step 1: Taxable Assessment X Tax Ratios = Weighted Assessment

Step 2: Levy Requirement / Weighted Assessment = Residential Tax Rate

Taxable assessment is established by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). The Ontario government has announced that the 2020 Assessment Update has been postponed. They have indicated that current property assessments will continue to be based on the fully phased-in January 1, 2016 current values. 

The levy requirement is the amount of taxes required to be raised after deducting all non-tax revenue from the total cost of providing municipal services.

The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) website offers an abundance of information regarding property assessment. A brief video describing the process of how your property tax is calculated is available on the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation Youtube channel.

The Township of Greater Madawaska sets the annual property tax rates based on the Township budget. The rates are approved by Council.

• 2025 Tax Rates
• 2024 Tax Rates
• 2023 Tax Rates
• 2022 Tax Rates
• 2021 Tax Rates
• 2020 Tax Rates
• 2019 Tax Rates

There are currently no Tax Sale Properties listed.

In the event the Frequently Asked Questions does not answer all of your questions, please contact the Tax Department.

Please note that the Township cannot provide legal advice. For information on Tax Sales please visit the Ontario Tax Sales website.