The Town of Shelburne offers pre-authorized payment plans (PAP) for property taxes and water/sewer billings. There are no service charges or fees for enrolling in a pre-authorized payment plan.
In order to participate in a pre-authorized payment plan, accounts must be fully paid and up to date.
Benefits
Pre-authorized payment plans are an easy and convenient method to ensure recurring bill payments are paid on time.
- Payments automatically deducted from account; no postage or line-ups; no cheques to write; no due dates to remember.
- Payments always on time, avoid late payment penalties.
- A secure way to set money aside in advance of the tax and utility billing cycle. You may change or stop pre-authorized payments at any time.
- Easier budgeting by spreading payments out without any special charges or interest.
- In the event of postal disruption, illness or vacation, your payments will still be made.
- It is a secure form of payment because financial institutions encrypt the information just as they do when you send an e-transfer.
- Once you have enrolled in the plan, you do not have to reapply.
Who Is Eligible
- Town of Shelburne property owner.
- Tenants can register with account authorization.
- Your account is in good standing (you have no arrears or unpaid charges on your account).
Example
In order to sign up for a pre-authorized payment plan for your property tax account, the account must be paid up to date.
In order to sign up for the pre-authorized payment plan for your water/sewer account, the account must be paid up to date.
- You have a savings or chequing account at a Canadian financial institution.
- You do not pay your taxes through a mortgage company.
- Property must be fully assessed.
How The Plan Works
The pre-authorized payment plan enables you to pay your bills directly from your bank account, without having to write a cheque, pay for postage or worry about missed due dates. The Town does not charge for this service, however, normal bank service charges may apply depending on your financial institution. Your account must be up to date to qualify for the payment plan. All billings due prior to the desired start date must be paid in full.
- Applicants will be notified in writing of the monthly payment to be deducted each month.
- Returned payments will be subject to NSF fees.
You may change or cancel your pre-authorized payment plan or information at any time by filling out the change or cancel my pre-authorized payment information form.
Property Tax options
Option 1 Monthly
This option consists of 10 monthly payments throughout each calendar year. The Interim Billing will be divided into 5 monthly payments from January to May. The Final Billing will be divided into 5 monthly payments from July to November. There will be no monthly payment in June and December. A letter will accompany each tax bill advising the property owner of the amount that will be withdrawn from your bank account on the last Friday of each month. A message will also appear on each bill reminding you that you are enrolled in the monthly pre-authorized payment plan.
Monthly pre-authorized payment due dates:
- January 26
- February 23
- March 28
- April 26
- May 31
- July 26
- August 30
- September 27
- October 25
- November 29
No payments in June or December of each year.
Option 2 Due Date
The instalment amount will be withdrawn from your account on the instalment due date. The amount and due date of each withdrawal appears on the interim, final and supplementary tax bills.
Visit the property taxes webpage for more information.
Water and Sewer options
Option 1 Monthly
This option consists of 12 monthly payments throughout each calendar year. A message will appear on each bill reminding you that you are enrolled in the monthly pre-authorized payment plan.
Monthly pre-authorized payment due dates:
- January 26
- February 23
- March 28
- April 26
- May 31
- June 28
- July 26
- August 30
- September 27
- October 25
- November 29
- December 27
Option 2 Due Date
The instalment amount will be withdrawn from your account on the instalment due date.
Pre-authorized payment due dates:
- January 25, 2024
- March 28, 2024
- May 29, 2024
- July 29, 2024
- September 26, 2024
- November 28, 2024
Visit the Water/Sewer webpage for more information.
How To Apply
- Ensure the applicable tax and/or water balance is paid in full. Accounts must be in good standing to be enrolled in a pre-authorized debit payment plan. Accounts with a balance owing will not be enrolled.
- Complete the online Pre-authorized Payment Plan Application form. Or pick up an application from Town Hall (2023 Main Street, East).
- Drop off or mail a VOID cheque or an automatic withdrawal form authorized by your financial institution to Town Hall (203 Main Street, East).
- Incomplete or inaccurate applications will not be enrolled. If late fees are incurred as a result, they are the responsibility of the property owner.
Application Requirements
- Completed Application Form
- VOID cheque or PAD Form
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Questions?
Questions regarding this program can be directed to taxes@shelburne.ca or water@shelburne.ca