Phone call or email enquiries should be directed as follows:
- Tax Enquiries – Sarah Hutson, Tax Administrator – 705-489-2379 ext. 323 or by email at shutson@algonquinhighlands.ca
- AP, AR & payment enquiries – Jenna Meeser, Deputy Treasurer – 705-489-2379 ext. 329 or by email at jmeeser@algonquinhighlands.ca
- General Finance Enquiries – Jean Hughes, Treasurer – 705-489-2379 ext. 328 or by email at jhughes@algonquinhighlands.ca
Taxes
2021 Interim property tax bills for both residential and commercial properties will be prepared in February 2021, with due dates of March 19 and May 21, 2021. If you do not receive your tax bill in the mail please contact our tax department accordingly.
Until further notice, we are unable to accept payments by cash or debit.
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Online and/or Telephone Banking |
When using telephone or internet banking, “Algonquin Highlands Tax” is the payee and the 19 digit roll number (or part) on your tax bill will become your account number. In some instances the bank will require you to remove the first four digits “4621” which signifies the Township and others may to remove the last four digits “0000.” It is important to note that you must enter a separate roll number and amount for each property that you own so that payments are allocated correctly. |
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Cheque |
Mail in or use Drop Box at the Township office. If using the Drop Box plese ensure your cheque is in a sealed envelope. The drop box at the Township office is located on the wall to the left of the front entrance, it is wheelchair accessible. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to “Township of Algonquin Highlands”. Post-dated cheques are accepted. If you wish to receive a receipt for your payment, please send in your entire tax bill and make note that a receipt is required. The bill will be receipted and returned to you by mail. |
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Pre-Authorized Payment |
Forms available on the municipal website if you are not already registered – https://www.algonquinhighlands.ca/deptdocs/Pre-Authorized_Payment_Agreement_2012.pdf |
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Financial Institution |
Attend bank with copy of tax bill to ensure payment is applied correctly – call ahead for your branch hours as they may be reduced |
Other payments
| Invoice and other Miscellaneous Payment options | |
| Cheque |
Mail in or use Drop Box at the Township office. If using the Drop Box plese ensure your cheque is in a sealed envelope. The drop box at the Township office is located on the wall to the left of the front entrance, it is wheelchair accessible. Cheques and money orders should be made payable to “Township of Algonquin Highlands”. Post-dated cheques are accepted. |
General Administration
For inquiries regarding the CAO and Clerk’s Department, cemeteries and general administration business please contact 705-489-2379 or email info@algonquinhighlands.ca