Property Taxes & Assessment

Payment Options

• Credit Card

  Paying your property taxes 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 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.

  Having trouble processing your payment? Call 1-800-420-1663 to speak with a live customer service representative.
• Online Banking

  Payments may be made online through participating financial institutions. You will need your 19-digit assessment roll number from your tax bill or property tax account statement.

  1. Sign into your financial institution's secure website
  2. ADD a Payee
  3. Search "Clearview”

  Select either of the following as the payee

  Financial Institution	Listed as
  BMO (Bank of Montreal)	Clearview (TWP of) - Taxes
  CIBC (Canadian Imperial Bank of Commerce)	Clearview Tax
  National Bank	Township of Clearview Taxes
  RBC (Royal Bank of Canada)	Clearview (TWP of) - Taxes
  Scotiabank	Clearview (Twp) Taxes
  TD Canada Trust	Clearview Tax

  Subject to change without notice.  If your Financial Institution is not listed above or you require assistance please contact your bank or financial institution. 

  4. Insert your 19-digit assessment 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.

• Pre-Authorized Payment Plan

  Payments can be made using a pre-authorized payment plan. 

  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 Have your property tax payments automatically withdrawn from your bank or financial institution.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:

  1. Monthly Plan - 10 equal payments from January to October. Taxes must be in good standing to qualify for this program.
  2. Due Date Plan - On the installment due date. Taxes must be in good standing to qualify for this program.
  3. 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.

  1. Download the PAP form Pre-Authorized Payment Form
  2. Fill in the appropriate information and select a payment plan. Complete all required fields on the application including signatures and full date.
  3. 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.
  4. 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:

  1. Completing and signing the change/cancel form Pre-Authorized Payment Change Form
  2. 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

  1. Complete and sign the change/cancel form Pre-Authorized Payment Change Form
  2. 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.

• Cheque

  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. 

• Cash or Debit

  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.

• Pay at your Financial Institution

  Property tax payments can be made directly at your financial institution by taking a copy of your bill to the branch.