Most property owners receive 2 municipal tax bills from the Township each year:
The Interim tax bill, which amounts to 50% of the previous year's annualized tax levy, is due in two installments in February and April.
The Final tax bill, which represents the remaining balance based on the current year's taxes, is due in two installments in August and October.
Tax Payment Options
Internet/Telephone Banking
Internet and Telephone Banking are available through most major Financial Institutions. For property tax payments, please search the payee name containing “Lanark Highlands Taxes”
Please use your roll number as your account number, using ONLY the “X”s of your roll number as shown below.
0940-XXX-XXX-XXXXX-0000
If you have more than one property EVERY Roll Number must be set up as a "PAYEE"
Bank Service Charges may apply.
Pay at a Bank Branch
Tax payments can be made directly at most financial institutions having payment arrangements with the Township of Lanark Highlands.
Please be aware of your bank’s processing times to ensure your payment is recorded on or before the due date.
The original bill is required.
Automatic Bank Withdrawals
The Township can arrange for automatic monthly withdrawals from your bank account to be applied against your tax account. Your tax account must be up to date before you begin.
Download Pre-Authorized Debit Agreement (for property taxes)
Contact the Municipal Office for further information.
WHEN PAYING BY CHEQUE
Include your tax bill stubs with your payment
or
Include your tax roll number on the back of the cheque
NSF Cheques
NSF or any returned cheques are subject to a processing fee of $30.00.
Paying for more than one account?
Please indicate exactly how much you wisht to have credited to each account.
WHEN PAYING BY CHEQUE
Include your tax bill stubs with your payment
or
Include your tax roll number on the back of the cheque
NSF Cheques
NSF or any returned cheques are subject to a processing fee of $30.00.
Paying for more than one account?
Please indicate exactly how much you wisht to have credited to each account.
Send cheques and your payment stub to:
Township of Lanark Highlands
P.O. Box 340, 75 George Street
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Please make cheques payable to the "Township of Lanark Highlands".
Cheques ONLY
In Person
You can pay your taxes in person at the Township Office at
75 George Street
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Office hours are Monday - Friday 9:00am - 4:00pm
Cash, cheque and debit card (Interac) are available.
Credit cards are not accepted.
Drop Off
Outside of regular business hours, you can use the mail slot located to the left of the main door to drop off your payment.
Municipal Office
75 George Street
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Cheques only
Mortgage Companies
If a Mortgage Company pays your taxes, a receipt will be sent to you after the payment(s) have been made.
Additional/Supplementary Tax Bills
You may receive additional or supplementary tax bills if there have been changes to your assessment (ex. new house, renovations, demolitions, tax class and tax qualifier changes, assessment appeals, errors and omissions, etc.).
Overdue Accounts
A late payment charge of 1.25% on the total owing will be added on the first day following the due date and the first day of each month after that until paid. All subsequent payments are applied to interest charges first, then to outstanding taxes.
Get In Touch
Township of Lanark Highlands
75 George Street
Lanark, ON K0G 1K0
Donna Schonauer
Accounts Receivable / Taxation Clerk
Phone: 613-259-2398 ext. 229
Email:
dschonauer@lanarkhighlands.ca

