Township of Severn issues property tax bills in January and June of each year.
Your bill will include a copy of the Severn Bulletin that provides information about our projects, programs, and services.
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June 2024 Bulletin |
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The June Bulletin includes information about:
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January 2024 Bulletin |
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The Severn Bulletin contains important information for our community, such as:
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Register for your new E-Services account
Our E-Services portal will allow you secure online access to your water, sewer, and property tax billings. When fully launched, users will be able to apply for and purchase permits, rent a facility, and report a concern or by-law complaint.
How to register
You will find detailed instructions on how to register for your E-Services account on the back of your June 2024 property tax bill.
There is a unique sign-up key and customer code located on the back of your bill that you will need to enter to create your account at https://eservices.severn.ca.
After you subscribe, you will be able to view your bill online and your bills will continue to be sent to you via email.
Visit the new E-Services portal to continue your e-billing service or to register as a new user
Payment methods
Alternative payment options during Canada Postal strike
Mail service disruptions are likely as a result of the recent strike activity by the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW). Township of Severn wants to ensure we provide you with easy options for payments.
Please remember, even during mail disruptions, all penalties, interest, or fines remain in effect. We are unable to make exceptions for late payments sent by mail.
You can pay your property taxes in a variety of ways.
Online and telephone banking |
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You can pay your property taxes through online banking at most Canadian banks. You will need to add your property taxes to your online banking. Please use the 19-digit roll number found on your tax bill (numbers only, no hyphens or spaces) and select Severn Township or Township of Severn as the payee. We recommend doing a keyword search for Severn. |
By mail |
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Please remember, even during mail disruptions, all penalties, interest, or fines remain in effect. We are unable to make exceptions for late payments sent by mail. You can pay your taxes by mail. Please make your cheque payable to Township of Severn and mail to: Township of Severn We accept post-dated cheques for future payment due dates. |
Credit card (Mastercard or Visa only) |
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You can pay your property tax bill on the E-Services portal or in person at our Administration Office located at 1024 Hurlwood Lane in Severn with Mastercard or Visa only (we do not accept credit cards other than Mastercard or Visa). If you choose to pay using Mastercard or Visa, a two percent fee will be applied to your bill. The Township is required to pay a merchant fee (surcharge) to cover the cost of processing each credit card transaction. This fee is applied as a cost-recovery measure to only those transactions that are paid by credit card, and not to other forms of payment. |
In person |
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You can pay your taxes in person at the Administration Office located at 1024 Hurlwood Lane in Severn. We are open Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. We accept payments by cash, credit card (Mastercard or Visa only), debit, or cheque. This includes post-dated cheques for future payment due dates. Please make your cheque payable to Township of Severn. If you choose to pay using Mastercard or Visa, a two percent fee will be applied to your bill. The Township is required to pay a merchant fee (surcharge) to cover the cost of processing each credit card transaction. This fee is applied as a cost-recovery measure to only those transactions that are paid by credit card, and not to other forms of payment. After-hours paymentsYou can also place your property tax payment in the after-hours drop box located outside the front of the Administration Office. |
At your bank |
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Property taxes can be paid at your bank simply by visiting your bank with your property tax bill. |
Pre-authorized payment plan
Pre-authorized payment plans allow you to set up automatic withdrawals from your account in order to pay your property taxes.
If you were previously registered for our pre-authorized payment plan prior to June 2024 and the launch of our E-Services portal, your payment will be withdrawn as per your payment plan.
To continue receiving your bill by email, please register for a user account on our new E-Services portal.
Complete the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Application
Please indicate your preferred payment plan option in the application.
10-month payment plan |
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If you select this option, you will pay 10 equal instalments on the last day of each month from January to October of each year. Please note that if the last day of the month falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, (e.g., September 30) the payment will be withdrawn on the next business day. |
Monthly payment plan |
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This option is only available for properties with tax arrears and you will be subject to interest on the first day of each month. With this plan, you will pay a set monthly property tax instalment on the last day of every month. The set amount is determined and agreed upon between you and Township of Severn. Please note that if the last day of the month falls on a weekend or statutory holiday (e.g., September 30) the payment will be withdrawn on the next business day. |
Regular instalment payment plan |
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If you select the regular instalment plan, your tax payments will be withdrawn on the property tax due dates. These dates appear on your property tax bill. Please note that if the due date falls on a weekend or statutory holiday, the money will be withdrawn on the next business day. |
Payment due dates
The tax payment due dates are located on your tax bill. The interim tax bill is issued in January and the payment due dates are:
- March 8
- May 8
The final tax bill is issued in June and the payment due dates are:
- August 8
- October 8
Late penalties
If we don't receive your property tax payment by the appropriate due date, a late payment penalty of 1.25% will be issued on the day following the due date. An additional 1.25% will be charged each month that you fail to pay your property taxes.
If you haven’t received a tax bill, please contact us and we can help. Property owners are liable for property taxes and late penalties, even if you didn’t receive a tax bill.
E-Commerce (paperless billing) update
If you were previously registered to receive your property tax bill electronically through our E-Commerce site, this service is no longer available and access to the site will be discontinued in 2024. It is not possible to transfer your information to the new E-Services portal. Please contact us to request a copy of a previous tax bill.
New home owners
If you have not received a tax bill yet, please contact us and we can help.