Property tax is calculated by multiplying the assessed property value, determined by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), by the annual tax rate.

The Total Tax Rate applicable in the Township of Lanark Highlands is made up of three different Tax Rates, each raised for a different entity.

• The Township of Lanark Highlands,
• The County of Lanark, and
• The Boards of Education.

These independently calculated Tax Rates combine to make up your Total Tax Rate. Tax Rates are not usually determined until late spring because of the timing of the budgeting process of the three entities involved.

A property tax certificate is a legal document showing the status of a property's taxes, such as the amount due, the payment history, local improvement charges and any arrears or penalties.

You may need a property tax certificate to:

• verify the taxes owing on a property before buying or selling it
• apply for a mortgage or refinancing on a property
• settle an estate or a divorce involving a property
• obtain information for legal or accounting purposes

The fee for a Tax Certificate is set annually through our Fees and Charges By-law.

 If you would like to order a tax certificate, please send your request to the This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Contact our Finance department if you need past-year payment records or duplicate statements.

The fee for a Tax Statement reprent is set annually through our Fees and Charges By-law.

In your request, please include your name, the property address, the roll number, and the year or years required.