Pre-authorized Tax Payment (PTP) Program Frequently Asked Questions

Interim property tax bills for those registered in the City’s PTP programs are mailed in the month of February and the Final tax bills are mailed in June.

The "DO NOT PAY" message confirms that payment for each instalment will be automatically withdrawn on each property tax payment due date. The property tax payment automatic withdrawal dates are listed on each bill. No further action from you is required to make a payment.

The City offers two pre-authorized payment options:

1. A 10-month instalment program. There will be five monthly instalments for each billing: interim and final. The first five instalments are from March 1 through to July 1 (interim bill) and then Aug. 1 through to Dec. 1 (final bill). There are no withdrawals on Jan. 1 or Feb. 1.
2. A six-month instalment program. The instalment amounts for the interim and final billing are automatically deducted from the bank account on each due date listed on the bills, equaling six withdrawals in total. Generally the due dates are in the following months:

A 10-month program offers a more stable and equalized payment plan which is also more predictable and easier to budget for. The billings will be sent out at the same time as those not registered in the City’s PTP program.

To change your PTP Program payment option, you must fill out the Pre-authorized Tax Payment Program application form (PDF).

To opt out of the PTP Program, you must fill out the Pre-authorized Tax Payment Program Cancellation form (PDF).

The completed forms can be emailed to service@vaughan.ca, faxed to 905-832-8566 or mailed to: 
City of Vaughan
Tax Department
2141 Major Mackenzie Dr.
Vaughan, ON L6A 1T1

 These and other tax-related forms are available on the Forms, Applications and Resources webpage.

No. Changes to the PTP program do not affect non-PTP program members.

For more information about your interim or final property taxes, contact Service Vaughan by phone at 905-832-2281 (toll free 1-844-832-2112) or email at service@vaughan.ca. Service Vaughan's regular business hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Yes. There are many ways property owners can make payments in addition to the PTP program. Learn more about the payment options.