Budget and Finance

Please be advised at this time there are 5 properties advertised for tax sale through public tender to close at 3:00 pm on Thursday June 9, 2022. For more information on these properties and to obtain an InfoPak please visit the Ontario Tax Sales website. https://www.ontariotaxsales.ca/tax-sales/georgian-bluffs-2022-06-09/. Tender packages are also available for purchase at the Township administrative office for a fee of $25.00 plus HST per package.

Thursday March 3, 2022 Tax Sale, 3:00 p.m. closure (401061 Grey Road 17)

View the livestream for opening of tenders here.

View the livestream for results (highest bid) of tax sale tender here.

To review tax rates prior to 2021, contact the Treasury department at 519-376-2729 or at office@georgianbluffs.ca and an accessible copy will be provided to you.

Mail

Mail your cheque(s) or post-dated cheque(s) along with your tax stubs to the following address. Please do not mail cash.

Township of Georgian Bluffs
177964 Grey Road 18
R. R. 3
Owen Sound ON N4K 5N5

Telephone / Internet Banking

If you are paying by telephone/internet, payments must be made 2 - 3 business days in advance.

In Person

Tax payments can be made at the Municipal Office between the hours of 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Monday to Friday. If the due date falls on a Saturday, Sunday or Statutory Holiday, any payment received in the office before 9:00 am on the following regular business day will be accepted as paid by the due date.

Pre-authorized Payment

We are pleased to offer you the convenience of a Pre-authorized Payment Plan. This voluntary plan offers you an easy, time-saving way to have tax payments automatically deducted from your bank account. This payment method is free of charge.

It means eliminating the chore of writing cheques and ensuring your payment reaches us by the due date. There are no service charges or fees for enrolling in the plan. All that's required is completing and submitting the Authorization and Agreement Form for the plan, along with a void cheque.

Click here to complete and submit the electronic Pre-Authorized Payment Form.

or, click here to download the Pre-Authorized Payment Form.

Tax account must be paid in full by November 1st of each year.

Accounts will be reviewed each year by the Treasury Department staff to determine monthly payments required. Tax billings will continue to be issued quarterly. Pre-authorized payments will be deducted monthly on either the 15th or the 30th, or on installment due dates. Pre-authorized payments will be paid by debit from your bank account. Late or missed payments will result in a 1.25% penalty, which will be added to your account. After two missed payments (or returned payments) the customer forfeits the right to continue on this budget plan and the balance owning must be paid in full.

If your bank account information changes or you want to cancel your Pre-Authorized Payment Plan, simply notify our office of the change, in writing. Please provide at least 14 days notice before the next payment date.

The Treasury Department staff will verify your application and eligibility for participation. If your require assistance or would like further information about the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan, please feel free to contact the Treasury Department at 519-376-2729.

• February 24th
• April 24th
• August 24th
• October 24th

Failure to receive a tax bill does not exempt a resident from paying taxes and penalties for late payment.

• Tax Certificates can be purchased for $50.00 for each property.
• Zoning and Compliance Certificates can be purchased for $100.00 for each property.

• Address Change Form
• Application for Adjustment of Taxes

Please contact the office to obtain the following forms:

• Application for Commercial or Industrial Vacant Unit Rebate
• Request for Consideration