Requesting a tax certificate 

A tax certificate can be ordered by submitting your request in writing along with a cheque for $95. Please note: The City of Vaughan currently cannot accept credit cards for payment.  If you are dropping off your certificate request to our Cashiers’ office, you may pay by cash or debit. For written requests sent by mail, payment is accepted by cheque only. While Vaughan City Hall is closed, requests and applicable cheques can be put in the drop-off boxes located at each entrance. 

Please ensure to identify the property by including the property location and/or address, legal description, and assessment roll number as applicable. If this information is not available, it may be obtained from either the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC), by phone at 1-866-296-MPAC (6722) or from the City of Vaughan by calling 905-832-2281. 

Incomplete requests may be returned for further information. 

For mailed or dropped-off requests, and while City Hall remains closed due to COVID-19, tax certificates will be mailed to the return address as provided with the request.  

Related tax forms 

• 2021 Elderly Homeowners Tax Assistance (PDF) – to apply for the Elderly Homeowners Tax Assistance Program     (** please note that City Hall is currently closed due to COVID-19. Please feel free to deliver your completed application with back-up to one of our drop-off boxes located at each entrance to City Hall.  These boxes are emptied at least twice a day.**)
• Change of Address (PDF) – to change or update your address
• Change in School Support (PDF) – to change the school board your tax dollars support
• Charity Rebate Application (PDF) – to apply for a charity rebate
• Remove a Mortgage Company from Tax Account (PDF) – to remove a mortgage company from a tax account
• Pre-authorized Payment Cancellation (PDF) – to cancel enrolment in the Pre-authorized Payment Program
• Pre-authorized Payment Change of Banking Information (PDF) – to change Pre-authorized Payment program banking information
• Pre-authorized Tax Payment Plan Application (PDF) – to apply for the Pre-authorized Tax Payment Plan program
• Property Tax Deferral for Seniors and Disabled Persons (PDF) – to apply for the property tax deferral for seniors and disabled persons