Financial Department Home Your Government Departments Financial Department Financial Department The Financial Department is led by: Heather Tener, Treasurertreasurer@huronshores.ca Sara Leach, Assistant Treasurersara@huronshores.ca Heather Senecal, Accounting Assistantheather@huronshores.ca **NEW DUE DATES** The Financial Department issues property tax bills two (2) times per year: Interim Tax Bills are issued at the beginning of March, with installments due the fourth Friday in March and May. Taxes owing are calculated based on 50% of the previous year’s Total Taxes. Final Tax Bills are issued at the beginning of September, with installments due the fourth Friday in September and November. Taxes owing are calculated based on the current assessment (established by MPAC), multiplied by the current year’s Tax Rate (established by Council), less the Interim Billing. Tax Bill Mailing Process Ontario municipalities receive 9% of all taxes collected, and are responsible for 50% of the infrastructure. Watch this short video for information on municipal budgets. The Municipality strives to ensure that all tax notices are mailed out on time and to the most recent address in the Municipal Tax Billing System. It is the responsibility of the taxpayer to ensure that payments are made in a timely manner, regardless of receipt of the tax notice. Address change forms can be found under Forms/Permits and must be submitted to the office. Note: Mailing address changes are shared with Municipal Property Assessment Corporation. (MPAC). If you have concerns regarding the assessed value of your property you may contact the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) to file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR). The deadline for submitting a Request for Reconsideration is printed on your Property Assessment Notice. To learn more about the RfR process and to download an application form please visit the MPAC website page. As a property owner, you will receive notices from the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) about your property’s assessed value. Property owners can Update Mailing Address online with MPAC. Payment Methods e-Transfer: The Municipality is set up for auto deposit Interac e-Transfers for tax payments as well as other payments. Funds can be sent to eft@huronshores.ca Interac/Debit Card: Interac/Debit card services are available at the Municipal Office. Fees may apply. E-Payments: Online payments are available through eBilling. Set up your account by following the step-by-step instructions below. Each tax bill must be paid individually.When making a payment, please include your 19-digit roll number without dashes (e.g., 5724000001135790000). Your PIN can be found on your tax bill as shown below.Please allow up to two (2) business days to receive your account confirmation.Note: A service fee will be charged by the provider. Click Image to Enlarge Canadian Financial Institution: Payment may be remitted via your financial institution branch, by telephone or online. Note: When paying taxes online or by telephone, if you have more than one tax bill, to ensure the correct amounts are applied to the respective tax bills. Pre-Authorized Debit (PAD) Tax Payment Program: Ratepayers can voluntarily enter into a program, authorizing your financial institution to make property tax payments on your behalf through automatic withdrawals from your bank account. Please click here to download the required form and learn more about this payment option. Cash or cheques, in Canadian funds are also accepted. Tax Certificate Request A tax certificate shows the current tax status of a property. Request a tax certificate in writing or through our online request form. Please send $50.00 fee by: MailMunicipality of Huron ShoresPO Box 460, Iron Bridge, ON, P0R 1H0 CourierMunicipality of Huron Shores7 Bridge Street, Iron Bridge, ON, P0R 1H0 Electronic Funds Transfereft@huronshores.ca In PersonMunicipality of Huron Shores 7 Bridge Street, Iron Bridge, ON, P0R 1H0 *Note* It takes up to three days to get a tax certificate after we receive your request and fee. If requesting a rush on a tax certificate request the fee is increase to $75.00. What to include with the request: Along with proof of payment, please provide the following information on your written request: Property address and legal description Roll number Owner’s name Closing date (if applicable) Statement of Council Remuneration and Expenses 2024 Council Remuneration Tax Rates and Ratios Council has adopted the Municipality’s 2026 Budget, which results in a xx% increase to the overall residential tax rate. By-law #26-12 formally establishes the 2026 Tax Rates and Ratios and was passed at the February 11, 2026 Regular Council Meeting. Residents are encouraged to review the full 2026 Budget and the Tax Rate and Ratio By-law: By-law #26-12 to Establish Tax Rate and Ratio 2026 Budget Financial Information Return & Municipal Performance Measurement Program The Municipality of Huron Shores is committed to efficient, responsible and accountable reporting to its residents. Each year the Municipality prepares: Huron Shores 2024 Consolidated Financial Statements 2024 Trust Fund Financial Statements Financial Information Return (FIR) What is the Financial Information Return (FIR)? The FIR is a mandatory report from the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. The report summarizes the Municipalities financial statements in a consistent and comparable manner. Historical FIR data can be found on the Financial Information Return website, and is sorted by schedule, or municipality. What is the Municipal Performance Measurement Program (MPMP)? This report shows how the municipalities in Ontario use their resources. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing outlines the service areas the Municipality must report. This report was discontinued effective the 2014 reporting year, however, some municipal performance measures can be located now on schedule 80D in the FIR How to view the Financial Information Return (FIR) The FIR is available on the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing’s FIR website. From the home page you can select a calendar year and view the FIR by municipality. Asset Management Policy and Plan The Municipal Capital Asset Management Plan received update in 2025 and was approved at the October 8, 2025, Regular Meeting via By-law #25-46.