Taxes & Utilities

How to Pay your Property Taxes

Did you know there are multiple ways you can pay your taxes? 

1. Online Banking (add payee) - Set up “Town of Prescott” (this may display as "Prescott (Town) Taxes," "Prescott (Corp of Twn)-Taxes" or a similar form) as a payee with your online banking provider, using your "short" property roll number as your account number. 

2. At your banking institution. 

3. By mailing a cheque to: 360 Dibble Street West, P.O. Box 160, Prescott, ON K0E 1T0

4. In-person at the Municipal Office (Due to COVID-19 restrictions, this option may not be available, please call ahead 613-925-2812 x 6200.)

Please notify the tax office in writing if you have recently purchased a property or if your mailing address is changed. If you have sold your property, please forward the tax bill to the new owner or return it to the tax office. Failure to receive a tax bill will not invalidate penalty and interest charges.

Mortgage companies: Only ONE tax bill is issued per billing. If a mortgage company or agent pays the tax bill on your behalf, it is your responsibility to forward it to them. The Town mails receipts to the owner after payment by the mortgage company.

Late payment penalty: A penalty of 1.25% for late payment is added the day following the due date and the first day of each month thereafter.

Payment methods available: Payments will be received by mail or in person at the Town Hall, 360 Dibble St. West. Payment type accepted: cash, interac, cheque or money order. Payment by credit card is not accepted. Please bring the entire tax bill and your payment will be receipted. Payment can also be made in person at most financial institutions on or before the due date, subject to any applicable fees of the financial institution. Internet or telephone bank payments are accepted. Input the 8-digit tax account number on your tax bill.

For information on how the value of your property is assessed, you can find information at the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation website or call them at 1-866-296-6722.

Property owners may apply to adjust taxes to reflect a significant change in their property.  Under certain conditions, Town Council has the authority to accept applications for cancellation, reduction or a refund of property taxes, as per Sections 357 and 358 of the Municipal Act RSO 2001, C 25. Examples of eligible criteria are:

• Repairs or renovations that prevent the normal use of the land for a minimum of 3 months.
• Tax classification changes.
• Lands that have become Exempt
• Structures razed or damaged by fire or demolitions.
• Removal of a mobile home.
• If the property has become vacant land or excess land since the return of the last assessment roll.
• If the ratepayer has experienced sickness or extreme poverty they may apply to have their appeal heard by the Assessment Review Board.
• Gross or manifest errors.

Tax Adjustment Applications can be picked up at the Town Hall or can be completed by printing off the online form.