The Toronto Regional Real Estate Board has compiled a property tax deferral schedule for GTA communities during COVID-19.
Due to the pandemic, communities throughout Ontario are allowing property owners to defer their tax payments to varying degrees. In Burlington, for instance, a straight 60-day deferral has been implemented so that homeowners and businesses won't have to pay property taxes until June 30. While in Newmarket, the Property Tax Relief Program is still under review, but the city will be waiving all late payment fees and interest on all property tax accounts for the March 26 and April 28 installments.
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To find out what your property tax deferral schedule is, check out the list below.
Ajax
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral for all residents and businesses – May and June no interest generated
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-683-4550 Ext. 361
Aurora
Schedule: Penalties on taxes will be temporarily suspended until Tuesday, June 30, 2020, for Residential Tax. Commercial tax bills can be deferred to June 23 without any penalties or interest being applied until June 30 by approval of the Treasurer if they demonstrate in writing that they have passed on this leniency to their tenants. This will be done on a case-by-case basis.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-727-1375
Brampton
Schedule: Waive interest and late fee from March 18 to August 19, 2020, for residents.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-874-2200
Brock
Schedule: Not Mentioned
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 705-432-2355
Burlington
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral - The next tax payment is not due until June 30 for residents and businesses.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-335-7750
Caledon
Schedule: Interest and late payment charges be waived from March 24, 2020, to July 2, 2020.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-584-2272 Ext. 7750
Clarington
Schedule: Offer a tax rebate to people who have lost income due to the COVID-19 crisis Call 905-623-3379 ext. 2650 to speak with staff in the Tax Department 60 Days Deferral, with no penalties or interest charged in May or June for both residents and businesses.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-623-3379
East Gwillimbury
Schedule: All due dates for tax bills have been deferred to May 1. Any updates will be provided later as appropriate.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-478-4282 Ext. 229
Georgina
Schedule: 90-day deferral with no penalty added in May, June or July for an unpaid April 27 installment. However, interest still incurred for outstanding balances prior to April 27.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-476-4301
Halton Hills
Schedule: Neither interest nor late fees will be charged for taxes on April 1, 2020, May 1, 2020, or June 1, 2020, for residents and businesses.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-873-2600 Ext. 2930
King
Schedule: No late payment or penalty fees added to your property tax account provided the payment is received on or prior to June 29, 2020
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-833-5321
Markham
Schedule: For Residents: NO penalty and interest from April 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020, For Businesses: NO penalty and interest from October 1, 2020, to December 31, 2020
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-475-4864
Milton
Schedule: For both Residential and Business - Neither interest nor late fees will be charged for taxes on April 1, May 1, or June 1, 2020
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-878-7252 Ext. 2193
Mississauga
Schedule: 90 Days Deferral until August 6.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-615-4311
Newmarket
Schedule: Waive all late payment fees and interest on all property tax accounts for the March 26 and April 28 installments. Property Tax Relief Program still under review and to be updated later.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-953-5317
Oakville
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral for both Residential and Business Tax Payers until June 30
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-338-4222
Oshawa
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral for both Residential and Business Tax Payers until June 30
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-725-3356
Pickering
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral for both Residential and Business Tax Payers until June 30
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-420-4614
Richmond Hill
Schedule: Both Residential and Business - Waived penalties and interest on late property tax payments through January 1, 2021
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-771-8949
Scugog
Schedule: Two-month grace period on the April tax installment. No penalty and interest will be charged for May or June for all residents and businesses. In addition, the June tax installment will be postponed from June to July 2020 and staff will not proceed with any new tax collection actions between April 1 and November 1, 2020
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-683-4550 Ext. 361
Toronto
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral Payment until June 1, 2020 Homeowners can apply for property tax relief if they experience an illness that results in loss of work, or if they are experiencing extreme poverty.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 416-338-4829
Uxbridge
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral with no penalty and interest charged on May 1 or June 1 instalments. Contact the Tax Department prior to April 24th for deferral tax payment if on pre-authorized tax payments, to be paid at a later date.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-852-9181 Ext. 210/211
Vaughan
Schedule: The city waives late penalty charge and interest on interim property tax bills until June 1, 2020. Further extensions may be granted thereafter. Elderly Home-Owners Tax Assistance program deadline extended to May 15, 2020
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-832-8502
Whitby
Schedule: 60 Days Deferral Payment with no penalty or interest charged until July 1, 2020, for residents and businesses.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-430-4304
Whitchurch/ Stouffville
Schedule: Deferral and waive the interest penalty until May 29 for residents and businesses.
Local COVID-19 and Deferral Info: Here
Treasury office: 905-640-1900
