PROPERTY TAXES - FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Remember to claim your Home Owner Grant (HOG) by July 2, 2020 • Even if you are not making a payment or your bank pays your taxes, you still have to claim your Home Owner Grant by the due date to avoid penalty. [...] • If your bank pays your taxes, let them know if you are claiming the Home Owner Grant (if it is your principal residence) or NOT claiming your Home Owner Grant. [...] • If the Home Owner Grant is not claimed on or before the July 2, 2020, the amount is subject to the 10% penalty. [...] Why is the Home Owner Grant amount subject to penalties? • You can reduce your taxes owing by claiming grants you are eligible for; until you claim the grant, the total bill is taxes outstanding. [...] If my payment is sent in the mail and postmarked prior to the due date (July 2, 2020), does that relieve me of penalty if the City does not receive the payment on or before July 2, 2020? • No.