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Take control of your property tax account today and ensure communication between the Town of Newmarket and yourself!

Please see below for information on to manage tax account changes, ensuring accurate and up-to-date information: 

Information of Ownership Change
If you've recently acquired a property within the Town of Newmarket, it's important to understand how this impacts your property taxes. Here's a simple guide to help you through the process:

  • Notify the Tax Office: Inform the the Tax Department about the change in ownership by submitting the necessary documents. You can do this via email, fax, or regular mail -

    [email protected]

    905-953-5150

    The Coporation of the Town of Newmarket
    395 Mulock Drive
    P.O. Box 328 Station Main
    Newmarket  ON  L3Y 4X7
  • Payment of new ownership fee: Once the ownership change is recorded, you will receive a Notification of Added Charge by regular mail which will reflect the $31.80 new ownership fee.
Remember to promptly inform the Municipal Tax Office about the ownership change via email, fax, or mail to ensure accurate tax records.
Mailing Address Change
At the Town, we understand the importance of ensuring accurate communication and timely delivery of essential documents to property owners. It is the responsibility of every property owner to keep their mailing address up to date at all times. To facilitate this process, we have provided the following information:
  1. Property Owner Responsibility: As a property owner, it is crucial to maintain an updated mailing address to receive important documents promptly. This includes property tax bills, notices, and other official correspondence.

  2. To update your mailing address, please contact the Tax Department via email at [email protected]. 

  3. Online Form: Alternatively, you can visit the tax account mailing address change form to access our convenient online form specifically designed for updating mailing addresses. This form allows you to provide the necessary information quickly and easily.
By taking the necessary steps to keep your mailing address current, you can help avoid any delays or complications in receiving crucial documents related to your property.
Pre-Authorized Payment Plans
The Town offers a number of pre-authorized plans either on the installment due dates, or monthly payments that can assist you by spreading out your remittances for up to 10 months between February and November.

To be eligible for the PTP Plan, your tax account must be paid in full. 

Other charges added to your tax account cannot be paid through the PTP Plan. You must pay other charges, such as Water Arrears separately on the due date only.

Any payments that are returned by the bank for any reason will be subject to a Finance Service fee and Late Payment fees, regardless of whether the payment is replaced before or after the return.  

To apply / cancel / change banking information, please see Pre-Authorized Payment Plans.
Tax Certificate
If you are moving, your lawyer will require a Tax Certificate.

Your lawyer may fill out a Tax Certificate Request Form to obtain this document. 

As of January 1, 2024, the fee for a standard Tax Certificate is $88.21. An expedited Tax Ceritficate is $105.99. 
Change in School Support - MPAC
You can direct your school taxes to your local Public or Separate school board. 

Please visit MPAC - School Support Designation for more information.


​Questions? Call 905-895-5193 or email [email protected] ​