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Property tax payments, fees and late balances in Cambridge
Cambridge, Ontario, Canada
Cambridge accepts several property tax payment routes, but credit cards use a separate third-party service.
Key information
Cambridge accepts several property tax payment routes, but credit cards use a separate third-party service. Use the tax roll number and allow for the different receipt rules for bank, mail and drop-box payments.
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At a glance
| Task | Key detail |
|---|---|
| Which number do I use for a bank payment? | Use the property tax roll number on your Cambridge tax notice. |
| Can I pay property taxes by credit card? | Yes, through the City's linked third-party service online or by calling 1-877-810-7295. |
| When must mailed or dropped payments arrive? | The City must receive them by the due date. |
Sources: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Your next steps
- Find your tax roll number
Find your tax roll number.
- Choose a payment method
Choose a payment method.
- Check the payment date
Check the payment date.
Sources: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Bank details and automatic payments
Which number do I use for a bank payment?
Use the property tax roll number on your Cambridge tax notice. Payment is available at a bank branch or through online and telephone banking. Do not use a water account number for the property tax payee.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
How does the City date a bank payment?
Cambridge recognizes the bank's electronic payment date, regardless of when the transfer is received. If paying on the due date, submit early enough for the bank to record it that same day. A bank cutoff can move the effective date.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Can payments be withdrawn automatically?
The City offers several pre-authorized plans, set up through MyTax. Choose the plan matching your payment needs and confirm enrollment. A new application does not mean an earlier unpaid installment has automatically been covered.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Sources: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Credit cards, counters and cheques
Can I pay property taxes by credit card?
Yes, through the City's linked third-party service online or by calling 1-877-810-7295. The convenience fee is 1.75% of the total payment. This is separate from the City Hall cashier, which does not accept credit cards for tax bills.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Where is the in-person tax counter?
The Administrative Offices cashier is on the main floor at 50 Dickson Street, Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm. It accepts cash, cheque and Interac for tax payments. Bring the tax notice and correct account details.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
How do cheque and drop-box payments work?
Make cheques payable to City of Cambridge, write the roll number on the front and include the bill stub. Mail to P.O. Box 458, Cambridge ON N1R 5W8, or use the Dickson Street entrance drop box. Do not send or deposit cash.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Sources: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Receipt dates and overdue balances
When must mailed or dropped payments arrive?
The City must receive them by the due date. It accepts post-dated cheques dated for installment due dates, but says those cheques cannot be withdrawn from the account file once received. Plan ahead before submitting several dated cheques.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
What are the late-payment charges?
The City adds 1.25% on the third day of default, then another 1.25% on the first day of each month until paid. Received payments go first to interest, penalties and other charges, then to the oldest overdue taxes.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
How do I keep or replace a receipt?
Keep the notice for income-tax records. Submit the full notice with payment if requesting a receipt. Duplicate receipts or statements have a fee, while MyTax offers free account information and a printable electronic statement. A cheque receipt depends on the cheque clearing.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
What happens if my cheque is returned?
A returned cheque adds a fee to the tax account. Contact the Tax Office to confirm the balance and arrange replacement payment. An uncleared cheque does not settle the account, and penalties can continue on overdue taxes.
Source: Taxes | City of Cambridge
Sources: Taxes | City of Cambridge
In-person service location
Service Cambridge at City Hall
50 Dickson Street, Cambridge, Ontario
Main-floor municipal service counter. Use the relevant appointment or account service first when the task requires advance document review.
- Counter hours
- Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 4:30pm for the tax cashier
Sources: Taxes | City of Cambridge