Pay Your Property Taxes

There are several ways to pay your property tax bills in the City of Cornwall, including by cheque, internet, telebanking or in person. You can also sign up for pre-authorized payment withdrawal plans.

You’ll receive your interim tax bill in late February with two instalments due the last business day in March and April. We bill the final tax levy in two instalments on the last business day in July and August.

Pay by cheque, internet or telebanking

You may pay by post-dated cheques for each instalment. Please include your assessment roll number on the front of each cheque and make sure to include your remittance slip with your payment. For mailed payments, we recommend sending them early to ensure they arrive by the due date and to avoid any late charges. Please keep your bank statement, as we do not issue separate payment receipts.

Please make cheques or money orders payable to:

• City of Cornwall
• Billing & Collection Section
• PO Box 877
• Cornwall ON K6H 5T9

Most banks let you pay bills using their website or mobile app. Contact your bank for more information on how to get started.

Pay in person

You can pay in person at most financial institutions or at City Hall, 360 Pitt Street, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Be certain to present your tax bill when paying and retain your payment receipt or transaction record as your receipt.

We also have a 24-hour drop-off box at the entrance of our building, 360 Pitt Street. Please use an envelope and include your remittance slip with your payment. Do not place cash payments in the drop-off box.

Enroll in a pre-authorized payment plan

To enroll, you can download the Pre-authorized Payment Plan application or pick up an application from the Billing and Collection Office. Please select your pre-authorized payment plan directly on the form and include a VOID unsigned cheque. This allows us to securely identify your bank transit and account numbers.

Please mail or drop off your completed application with a void cheque at:

• Billing and Collection Office

• 360 Pitt St

• PO Box 877

• Cornwall ON K6H 5T9

You must submit your application and any required changes to the Billing and Collection Office at least 10 days prior to the next scheduled withdrawal. If you own multiple properties, please complete a separate Pre-Authorization Agreement for each one. 

Please note

If a payment is not cleared by your bank, we will add a $35.00 service charge and a 1.25% penalty to your account. If you do not submit a replacement payment by the deadline, we will remove your account from the pre-authorized payment plan and notify you.

Cancelling a pre-authorized payment plan

You may cancel your participation in the plan at any time. Please download the Cancellation or Account Information Change Form or request an application from the Billing and Collection Office.

Please mail or drop off it off at:

• Billing and Collection Office

• 360 Pitt St

• PO Box 877

• Cornwall ON K6H 5T9