On May 11, City Council approved the 2020 Tax By-law. In order to allow ratepayers to have more time to navigate the financial impacts of COVID-19, the City has deferred the final two property tax instalment due dates:

The first final property tax instalment due date was extended from June 30, 2020 to September 30, 2020;
The second final property tax instalment due date was extended from September 30, 2020 to December 15, 2020.
Final tax bills will be distributed to property owners by the end of June, 2020 to allow sufficient time for payment.

Pre-authorized payments will continue as normal for all property owners who are currently on either of the monthly pre-authorized payment plans. For property owners who are currently on the instalment due date pre-authorized payment plans, the withdrawal dates will now be September 30 and December 15.

Property owners who wish to temporarily withdraw from any pre-authorized payment plans must contact City Hall two weeks prior to the scheduled payment date. This can be done by emailing [email protected] or calling the Tax Department at 519-376-4440 ext. 1249.

source: media release, City of Owen Sound