Paying Your Taxes

The Town of Paradise municipal tax bills are issued each year in January. Property taxes are a primary source of revenue for municipalities and are used to support Town services and programs. 

Taxes are due, in full, by February 29, 2024. Tax balances owing after this date are charged interest at a rate of 1.0% per month. 

Pre-authorized Debit
To set-up Pre-authorized Debit payments for your tax bill, please complete the authorization form. The completed form and a void cheque or official banking information from your financial institution must be submitted with this form in order to start the payment method. 

Tax Assistance
The Town offers programs for those residents who face difficulties paying residential property taxes. Residents can qualify for only one of the programs. It is applied to the current tax year and not retroactive for previous years. 

• Residential Property Tax Assistance - Residents may be eligible for a 20 percent property tax reduction on current taxes for their primary place of residence if they meet the conditions of the Residential Property Tax Assistance Program. The discount rate is determined annually by the Town and is based on Employment and Social Development Canada figures. For 2024, the threshold rates are $21,456 for an Individual Income or $51,408 for Family Income. To be eligible, tax accounts must be in good standing with the Town and only the primary property of an applicant can avail of assistance. Residents can only enroll in one tax assistance program at a time. Residences receiving program assistance must notify the Town if property ownership changes and are responsible for repaying any required amounts should they become ineligible for the program at any time. 
  To apply, residents must complete and return a Property Tax Assistance Program Application form and attach a copy of their previous year’s (2023) “Notice of Assessment” from the Canada Revenue Agency for proof of income. Spouses and / or additional property owners must also submit a copy of their Notice of Assessment. Residents must apply within the current tax year, before December 31. Please note that the Residential Property Tax Assistance program does not automatically renew. Residents must reapply each tax year with their current information and Notice of Assessment for the prior year.

• Seniors Discount - Residents, 60 years of age or older, who own and reside at the primary residence, are eligible for a 10 percent discount on the property tax portion only if taxes are paid according to Town's payment terms. If you had a seniors discount in 2023, this discount is automatically reflected on your 2024 invoice. To apply for the seniors discount, please  proof of age (i.e. photo of identification, such as a driver's licence), primary residence and a copy of your property tax bill. Please be advised that retroactive discounts are not considered.  

Failure to Receive Tax Bill
Please note that failure to receive a tax bill does not excuse responsibility for paying the bill or paying it on time, nor does it relieve any liability of interest on tax payments. Please ensure the Town is notified of any changes to your mailing address.

For all tax and payment inquiries, please email (taxes[at]paradise[dot]ca), call 709.782.3542 or visit us in-person at the Town Hall, 28 McNamara Drive from Monday to Friday between 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

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