E-Billing is Here for Property Tax Bills and Water/Sewer Bills
E-Billing is now an option for Township of Clearview property tax and water bills. This will allow rate payers to receive and view tax/water notices electronically. Any tax/water notices a rate payer receives electronically will be viewable online anytime, eliminating the need to refer to historical paper documents.
In preparation for e-billing, ensure you have set up your online account. You will be required to enter you roll number or water/sewer account # and PIN number.
Property Tax Information
The Township of Clearview Finance department is responsible for the billing and collecting of property taxes for the Municipality and on behalf of the County of Simcoe and the School Boards. Property taxes are levied twice a year by an Interim and Final Notice. The interim billing reflects taxes due for the first part of the year with two installment due dates (For 2022 these due dates are March 24th & May 26th, 2022). The Final billing reflects taxes due for the last part of the year with two installment due dates.
These taxes are used to provide Clearview Township residents with a variety of services including road maintenance, snow removal, emergency services, parks, arenas, community centres, public transit, planning & development, and more.
Property tax is calculated and billed using the property’s assessed value, as found on your property assessment notice issued by MPAC and the Council-approved property tax rate.
Property Taxes are made up of three main components: Education Taxes, County of Simcoe Taxes and Municipal Township Taxes:
- Municipal Taxes: The tax rate to cover the costs of supplying municipal services is based on Council’s adoption of our annual budget. Revenues from provincial grants, user fees and other sources are deducted from the total expenditures, resulting in a final amount that needs to be raised through taxation.
- County Taxes: These taxes are based on the tax rate adopted by the County of Simcoe. This portion is remitted to the County to support their role in supplying various services including waste management, housing and shelter and public health and emergency services.
- Education Taxes: This tax rate is set by the Province of Ontario and remitted to the local school board you support.
Have a tax-related question?
Get in touch via the tax inquires hotline by email, tax@clearview.ca, or by phone, (705) 428-6230 ext. 273.
Click the button below for more information and frequently asked questions related to Property Taxes.
Water & Sewer Billing Information
Clearview Township provides water and sewer services to properties throughout the Township. Please use the drop down items below for additional details.
The Water & Sewer Rates can viewed within the Fees & Charges By-Law.
Residents receive their Water & Sewer bills every two months. The Township is divided into two billing periods so that not every property is being billed at the same time.
- Odd Numbered Months
All properties in the east side of Stayner (accounts beginning with 010-019), the west side of Creemore (accounts beginning with 023-024), New Lowell and Collingwoodlands are billed in January, March, May, July, September, and November; 6 times a year.
- Even Numbered Months
All properties in the west side of Stayner (accounts beginning with 001-006), the east side of Creemore (accounts beginning with 021-022), Buckinghamwoods and Nottawa are billed in February, April, June, August, October and December; 6 times a year.
To view additional Water & Sewer Frequently Asked Questions, please click the button below:
Payment Options
There are many easy and convenient ways to make a payment. Please use the drop down items below for additional details.
Paying your property taxes and utility payments with a credit card is fast, easy and secure. There are two methods of paying with a credit card:
1) Online Payment System
Through the online payment system, you can pay your property tax bill and water/sewer bill online.
To view your account or to make a payment, visit the Online Payments page.
2) Payments by Telephone
- Call 1-844-602-9055 toll free to make a payment over the phone
- You will enter the payment information including the account details, credit card information and payment amount.
- You will be prompted to confirm that you have agreed to pay a convenience fee.
Property Taxes
Payments may be made online through participating financial institutions.
ADD a Payee
Search "Clearview”
Select Township of Clearview Taxes (this could be different for your bank)
Insert your roll number (Exclude the periods and spaces)
Payments will be sent by your financial institution to us within three (3) to five (5) business days and your account will not be credited until we receive the payment.
Water & Sewer
Payments may be made online through participating financial institutions.
ADD a Payee
Search "Clearview”
Select Township of Clearview Utilities (this could be different for your bank)
Insert your account number
Payments will be sent by your financial institution to us within three (3) to five (5) business days and your account will not be credited until we receive the payment.
Payments can be made using a pre-authorized payment plan.
Water & Sewer
Pre-Authorized payments for Water & Sewer are withdrawn on the bill due date.
Water & Sewer Pre-Authorization Form
To sign up for the plan, please complete the Form below and submit it to the Municipality.
Property Taxes
Reduce the risk of late payment penalties by enrolling in a Pre-Authorized Payment Plan (PAP). Have your property tax payments automatically withdrawn from your bank or financial institution. Enrollment in the plan is free and there are no service charges that apply.
Property owner(s) can enroll in the PAP program at any time. Enrollment in this program will be processed within 15 days of receipt of your application. Once enrolled you will be notified by email or letter.
There are 3 property tax pre-authorized payment plan options:
- Monthly Plan - 10 equal payments from January to October. Taxes must be in good standing to qualify for this program.
- Due Date Plan - On the installment due date. Taxes must be in good standing to qualify for this program.
- Arrears Plan - For properties in arrears an agreed upon amount will be deducted monthly
Monthly Plan
For properties not in arrears
- Property taxes will be paid each year by 10 monthly withdraws on the last business day of the month. Payments are not withdrawn in November and December.
- An Interim Bill issued in February is based on 50% of the previous year’s annualized taxes and is divided into 5 equal installment withdrawals from January to May.
- A Final Bill issued in June is divided by 5 equal installment withdrawals from June to October.
- Your account must remain in good standing prior to enrollment and during the program. If your account is in arrears at any point in time you may be removed from the program.
Due Date Plan
For properties not in arrears
- Withdrawals will be made corresponding with due dates set by council and indicated on your interim and final tax bills.
- Your account must remain in good standing prior to enrollment and during the program. If your account is in arrears at any point in time you may be removed from the program.
Arrears Plan
For properties who have tax arrears
- Monthly Payment of Tax Arrears.
- Contact Finance staff to discuss your situation.
- The amount of the monthly payment under this option must be sufficient to clear off the arrears within a reasonable amount of time.
- Penalties/interest will apply.
How to Sign Up
You must complete an application for each property you are applying for.
- Download the PAP form Pre-Authorized Payment Form
- Fill in the appropriate information and select a payment plan. Complete all required fields on the application including signatures and full date.
- Attach a void cheque or complete the account information section and submit it to tax@clearview.ca. Line of credit accounts, credit card cheques or foreign fund cheques cannot be used for this program.
- Submit your application by email to tax@clearview.ca or mail:
Township of Clearview
c/o Tax Department
217 Gideon St
Box 200
Stayner, ON L0M 1S0
5. Once enrolled, you will receive email/written notification of your acceptance in the PAP program. You should continue to pay your taxes through your regular payment method until you receive your confirmation of enrollment.
Cancelling/Changing Your Plan
You may cancel/change your plan with at least 15 days notice before your next withdrawal date by:
- Completing and signing the change/cancel form Pre-Authorized Payment Change Form
- Submitting the completed form via email to tax@clearview.ca or submitting it by mail to:
Township of Clearview
c/o Tax Department
217 Gideon St
Box 200
Stayner, ON L0M 1S0
- Cancellations can be made by property owner/law firm. Banking Institutions cannot cancel on your behalf.
- If cancelling/changing you will receive email/written notice that you have been removed from the program.
- If cancelling you must pay the outstanding balance in full to avoid penalty/interest charges.
- For more information on your right to cancel a PAP agreement visit www.payments.ca
Changing Financial Institutions
To update or change your bank or financial information, from which your tax payments are withdrawn, you must notify the municipality within 15 days prior to the next scheduled withdrawal date. Line of credit accounts, credit card accounts or foreign fund cheques cannot be used for pre-authorized payments
- Complete and sign the change/cancel form Pre-Authorized Payment Change Form
- Submit the completed form via email to tax@clearview.ca or by mail to:
Township of Clearview
c/o Tax Department
217 Gideon St
Box 200
Stayner, ON L0M 1S0
3. You will receive email/written notice that your change of bank or financial institution information request has been processed.
Payments can be made by cheque and dropped off at or mailed to the Clearview Township Administration Centre located at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, L0M 1S0.
Postdated cheques are accepted.
Make your cheque payable to TOWNSHIP OF CLEARVIEW.
After Hours Drop Box
Cheques can be dropped into the after hours drop box located at the front door of the Clearview Township Administration Centre located at 217 Gideon Street, Stayner, L0M 1S0.
*Please do not put cash or coins into the drop box.
Payments can be made in person by cash or debit at the Clearview Township Administration Centre located at 217 Gideon Street in Stayner during regular business hours.
Property tax and water & sewer payments can be made directly at your financial institution by taking a copy of your bill to the branch.
