Pre-Authorized Payments

This voluntary program authorizes your financial institution to automatically withdraw your payments from your bank account and forward them to the Township of Oro-Medonte.

This program is available only for the payment of property taxes.  It is not currently available for the payment of water bills.

HOW TO SIGN UP

Step 1 – Choose which of the payment options outlined below meets your needs.

Step 2 – Complete a registration Form and return it to the Township of Oro-Medonte Administration Centre along with a void cheque.

WHAT PAYMENT OPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE

There are three pre-authorized payment options:

Option 1 – Equal monthly payments for current taxes

• Ten monthly payments from January to October, withdrawn on the last banking day of each month.
• Amounts are calculated annually and notification is mailed in December.

Option 2 – Payments on regular due dates

• Regular tax installments on tax due dates.
• Amounts and dates are provided on interim and final tax bills mailed to the ratepayer a minimum of four weeks prior to the due date.

Option 3 – Payments for properties in arrears

• Twelve monthly payments in the amount that has been pre-approved to clear the arrears on the property.
• The amount is determined after discussion with and approval by the Tax Collector.
• Payments are withdrawn on the last banking day of each month.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

• You may only enroll in Options 1 & 2 if your account is paid in full.
• Once you have signed up, you will automatically remain in the program until you choose to withdraw in writing.
• You may change your bank information or cancel your participation in the program by providing written notice at least 30 days before the next payment due date.
• If any pre-authorized payment does not clear your bank account, the Township will charge a $20 administration fee and interest charges.  You will be removed from the program and returned to the regular installment plan.
• Supplementary tax bills will not be included in the pre-authorized payment program.

Links for Pre-Authorized Payments

• Pre-Authorized Payment Brochure
• Pre-Authorized Payment Form