Tax Certificates

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A tax certificate is a legal document that includes information such as the legal description, current installments, arrears, and local improvements, if any.

A tax certificate is most often ordered when a property is being sold/purchased or refinanced. However, they are also used to confirm the status on an account. These differ from a statement of account as the certificate provides a more comprehensive description of taxes levied to a property, and any liens placed on the property.

Delivery Options

STANDARD

A Tax Certificate is provided within 5-7 business days from the received request and payment for the standard fee of $65.00* per roll number.

We do not provide verbal tax information.

RUSH

A Rush Tax Certificate is provided within 24 hours from the received request and payment for a fee of $130.00* per roll number.

Verbal tax information can be provided once the request and payment are received.

*Amount is per By-law 2023-109 - Consolidated Fees and Charges By-law and are subject to change.

How to Request a Tax Certificate

E-Mail

Send a request by email to propertytax@muskokalakes.ca. Written requests should be on letterhead and include the following property information:

19-digit roll number
Full legal description and PIN(s)
Civic address
Current owners name
Requestor name, mailing address and signature

Mail

This option is for cheques only. Include written request with the following property information:

19-digit roll number
Full legal description
Civic address
Current owners name

Mail to:
Property Tax Department, Township of Muskoka Lakes
1 Bailey Street, P.O. Box 129, Port Carling, ON, P0B 1J0

In-Person

You can request a Tax Certificate at the Township office and pay by cash, cheque, debit, or credit card* during regular business hours.

Cheques may also be dropped off after hours using the secure drop box located at the Bailey Street entrance.

Credit card payments are subject to a 1.65% surcharge fee per transaction.

Municipal Records Search

A Municipal Record Search is a document that provides details regarding issued building permits on file, the status of inspections, and any outstanding orders. It also offers information with respect to planning such as the zoning designation, permitted uses, and any planning approvals for the property. Typically, these requests are from solicitors performing a transfer of ownership or placing a mortgage. Please note that a Roll Number is required for the request.

Please note all Municipal Record Search requests must be submitted online through Cloud Permit. The Township does not accept requests via email or regular mail. Please note that Township Staff may require up to 10-15 business days to process these requests.

For more information on the Municipal Record Search please visit our Planning Department.

Support

Have questions? Visit our Frequently Asked Questions page.

Or contact:
Property Tax Department, Township of Muskoka Lakes
705-765-3156
propertytax@muskokalakes.ca

Please include the roll number in the subject line.

*The annual Final Tax Bill is your official income tax receipt and should be kept for your records