How does the pre-authorized payment plan for taxes work?
To be eligible for the payment plan your taxes must be paid in full. The plan runs from October of the current year to September of the next year. Payments are withdrawn from your account on the 25th day of each month. The first 9 payments are based on your previous yearsﾒ taxes and then reconciled in June of the current year with any difference collected over the remaining 3 months.
I just constructed a new structure or renovated my property, when can I expect a tax bill?
Tax bills are issued soon after the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) provides the Town with the new assessed value for your property. These ﾓsupplementalﾔ tax bills may be applicable to more than one year depending on the timing between the date of occupancy/final inspection and when the assessment value is determined. The Town of Mississippi Mills encourages you to place funds aside for these supplemental tax bills.
Why did I receive a tax bill if my mortgage company pays my taxes?
A tax bill is issued to both a mortgage company and the property owner (s). This is done so that the owner (s) is given proper notice of the due dates in case we do not have a record of a mortgage company paying your account. If we have no record of the mortgage company you should make sure the Bank notifies us in writing of their intention to pay your account.
I think my assessment is incorrect. How do I go about changing it?
You may ask MPAC to review your assessment by completing a request for reconsideration form. The deadline for submission of this form is March 31st each year. If you are successful in changing your assessment, MPAC will forward this information to the Town and your taxes will be adjusted. The Town encourages you to pay all tax bills when they are due to avoid penalties while you are waiting for the response from MPAC on your application.
How does the pre-authorized payment plan for water work?
To be eligible for the plan your water account must be paid in full. The amount billed for water & sewer services will be deducted from your bank account on the due date. You will also be mailed a copy of your bill in advance of the due date to allow time to contact the Town to address any problems with your account.
How often are water & sewer bills issued?
The Town of Mississippi Mills sends out bills every 4 months (3 times per year). The timing of the bills will depend in which part of the Almonte Ward you live in.
What should I do if I am moving?
If you are moving have your lawyer contact the Town office at (613) 256-2064 extension 224 to have a meter reading taken on the closing date. Alternatively, you may contact us directly to request a final reading. A final bill will then be forwarded to the Vendor for payment. Your lawyer may also wish to obtain a water certificate for a fee of $30.00 which is a statement of any arrears on the water account at the date of closing.
What should I do if my water bill is unusually high?
There are a number of reasons that your bill may be higher than normal such as a leak, a change in the household, new appliances, or seasonal demands that have increased consumption. Please consider all of the factors that may affect your water bill prior to contacting the Town. If none of these are applicable, please take a meter reading and contact the Town office at (613) 256-2064 extension 224 to compare it to our latest consumption information and to discuss the situation further.
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