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In order to help alleviate some of the financial pressure property owners may have experienced as a result of COVID-19, the final property tax bill was deferred from a June deadline to July 30, 2021.

I have haven’t received my bill. Did I miss it? 

Property tax billing was deferred in order to help alleviate some of the financial pressure property owners may have experienced as a result of COVID-19. Interim bills were deferred by one month, and were due on March 31. Final property tax bills are also being deferred by one month. They will be in the mail in June, and will be due on July 30. 

What if I cannot pay my full amount owing?

The final billing was deferred in order to help alleviate some of the financial pressure property owners may have experienced as a result of COVID-19. 

If you cannot pay the full amount owing, contact a tax clerk by emailing tax@cityofkingston.ca or calling 613-546-0000.

Will there be any assistance for small business owners?

City Council approved a property tax deferral program for the interim property tax bill for small business property owners in Kingston. The program was recommended to council by staff, based on consultation with the Kingston Economic Recovery Team and is available to taxable commercial properties with a total 2021 property assessment value equal to or less than $2 million, as well as commercial hotel and motel properties. 

How will property owners registered for Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP) be impacted by the property tax deferral?

The due date of the billing has been deferred but the tax levy is not affected. If a PAP customer has not already deferred two installments to November and December and would like to do so now, please contact tax@cityofkingston.ca or call 613-546-0000.

I am registered for PAP and deferred two installments. Will these payments still be deferred?

Yes. PAP customers that deferred installments to November and December will remain on the adjusted schedule for 2021 installments unless they cease to participate in the plan.

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