Pre-Authorized Property Tax Payment Form

Payment Options

We offer two payment plans to chose from. In order to enroll in either plan, the tax account must be paid up to date with no past due balances.

Option 1: 10 Month Payment Plan 

For the first five months, February through June, monthly payments are your Interim Tax Bill divided into five equal payments. The next five months, July through November, monthly payments are your Final Tax Bill divided into five equal payments. Monthly payments are withdrawn on the last business day of the month.

Option 2: Installment Plan

The three tax installment amounts from your Interim and Final Tax Bills will be withdrawn from your bank account on the installment due dates.

You will receive an email confirming enrollment in the Pre-Authorized Property Tax Payment Plan and if Option 1: 10 Month Payment Plan was chosen you will be provided your monthly withdrawl amount.

Applicant Details

Financial Information

Agreement

I/We accept the terms and conditions herein defined and authorize the Municipality of Highlands East to debit the bank account per attached void cheque for payments applied to the above identified tax account in accordance with the selected payment option.

I/We understand that should any payment be dishonoured by the financial institution for any reason, a $50.00 fee and eligible penalty of 1.25% per month will be applied to the account. If payment is not replaced prior to the next scheduled withdrawal date, participation in the program will be cancelled by the Municipality.

I/We understand that it may take up to fifteen (15) days to become enrolled for the next scheduled withdrawal date.

I/We understand that written notification from the property owner to make a change or to cancel this Agreement is required to be received by the Municipality of Highlands East Tax Department, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the next scheduled withdrawal.

I/We understand that Supplementary tax billings are not covered on Pre-Authorized Property Tax Payment Plans.

Collection of Personal Information

Personal information provided through this Pre-Authorized Property Tax Payment Form (PAP) form is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, 2001 and in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA). The information collected—including banking details—is used solely for setting up, administering, and maintaining pre authorized tax payment arrangements for your property.

Banking information is stored securely and accessed only by authorized municipal staff for payment processing purposes. Your information will not be used for any other purpose and will not be disclosed except as permitted or required by MFIPPA.

By submitting this form, you authorize the Municipality of Highlands East to withdraw tax payments from the bank account you have designated, in accordance with the terms of the PAP program.

Questions about this collection or the PAP program may be directed to the Tax Department.