2025 Interim Tax Bills Instalment 1 Deadline

Instalment 1: Friday, February 28

Instalment 2: Wednesday, April 30

If you have not received your bill, please call the Tax Office at 519-759-4150.

(Property owners on Monthly Pre-Authorized Payments do not receive an Interim Bill)

Cheques, post-dated to the due-date, may be sent early to ensure you do not miss the due-date above. Late payments received after the due-date are subject to a penalty of 1.25 percent of the unpaid tax, on the first day of default.  Interest of 1.25 percent is added on the first day of each month thereafter. Penalty and interest charges cannot be waived.

Payments:

By Mail: To The City of Brantford, PO Box 515, Brantford, ON  N3T 6L6.

At Your Financial Institution: Ask your banking representative for the payment options they may provide.

Online banking: Payment can be made through online banking using your account number. Please pay at least two days before due date to ensure we have your payment in time.

Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP): Taxes may be paid conveniently by PAP from your bank account. Monthly PAP is offered for the 1st or 15th of the month.  Instalment date PAP is also available. Please call our Tax Office for details. Online forms are also available from our website.

In-person: Brantford City Hall, located at 58 Dalhousie Street is open to make payments in person. Also, payments can be placed in the drop box located at the Queen Street entrance. Please do not put cash in the drop box.

Properties with Tax Arrears

If your property taxes are in arrears for all or part of two years as at January 1, it is subject to the Municipal Act, 2001, Part XI - Sale of Land for Tax Arrears, and subject to our fees and costs for all notices sent to inform you of this matter.

New Construction Properties

For newly constructed / renovated homes or buildings, it can take up to three years for the assessment to be given to the City, but taxes are payable from the date of fit-for-occupancy or possession. Please plan ahead by setting aside funds for these retroactive tax billings. You can also pre-pay by joining the PAP plans. Call 519-759-4150 for details.