Finance and Taxes

Questions? Call Jennifer Muoka at 613-257-6218 or email her at jmuoka@carletonplace.ca.

Useful Forms and Documents

2027 Budget Approval

Mayoral Direction 2026-01

Direction to Employees (Chief Administration Officer, Treasurer or Designates)

I, Toby Randell, Mayor of the Corporation of the Town of Carleton Place, pursuant to the powers extended to the head of council under Part VI.1 of the Municipal Act, 2001, in accordance with section 284.3 and 284.16 hereby direct staff as follows:

Prepare and table the recommended business plans and operating and capital budgets for 2027, for communication to Council and the public no later than December 15, 2026; and
Follow the process and timelines as described below:

Date	Milestone
December 15th, 2026	Mayor’s Budget Tabled at COW – Formal publication to Council, Clerk, and the public. 30-day amendment window begins.
January 7th, 2027	Special Council Budget Meeting – Presentation of the budget by the Mayor and Staff. Council may make amendments to the budget. Council can pass a resolution to shorten the 30-day period.
January 8th, 2027	Public Comment Period begins.
January 14th, 2027	Special Council Budget Meeting – Final chance for Council to approve amendments.
January 24th, 2027	Deadline for Mayor’s Veto – If the Mayor does not veto any Council amendment(s), the budget will be deemed to be adopted by the municipality the following day.
February 9th, 2027	Regular Council Meeting – Council may override the mayor’s veto by a two-thirds vote of the members of Council and may pass a resolution to shorten the 15-day override period.
February 9th, 2027	Deadline for Override of Veto –deadline for Council to override the mayor’s veto by a two-thirds vote of the members of Council.
February 10th, 2027	Latest date Budget deemed adopted.

; and

Continue to consult me on the progress of the budget and business plans as requested.

This delegation takes effect October 28, 2026, and remains in effect until modified or revoked.

Due Dates

Taxes

Tax due dates fall on the first business day of March, June, September, and November.

In 2026, the due dates are:

March 2
June 1
September 1
November 2

How to Pay your Taxes:

Directly at your bank
Use online or telephone banking (ask how at your bank or credit union)
Drop your payment off in the mail slot at the police station (15 Coleman Street)
Pay in person at the Town Hall (175 Bridge Street)
Online using Virtual Town Hall

Bill or Statement Reprint

Effective January 1, 2025, as per By-law 74-2024, there is a $25.00 fee for each reprint of a bill or statement for both tax and water accounts. Free copies are available through Virtual Town Hall.

Tax Certificates

Tax Certificates are $50 and made payable to the Town of Carleton Place.

A tax certificate to be issued as a rush, within 24 hours, is a $100.00 fee.

Financial Statements

Tax Rate By-Laws

Discontinuation of Vacant Unit Tax Rebate Program

In 2017, the Province announced that municipal rebates for vacant commercial and industrial properties and excess commercial and industrial land are no longer mandatory. In 2019, Lanark County Treasurers asked Lanark County to begin the process to apply to the Province to eliminate these rebates throughout Lanark County. County Council supported this action on September 4, 2019.

On November 10, 2020, Lanark County received notification from the Ministry of Finance that instead of preparing the regulations to implement the County’s requested changes to eliminate the exemptions, the Provincial Government would be enacting changes to the Municipal Act that would enable municipalities to modify the vacancy rebate and reduction programs at the local level through municipal by-law. These changes to The Act received Royal Assent on December 8, 2020.

Property owners submitting applications in 2020 (for rebates of 2019 taxes) we informed verbally that the program would be unavailable in 2021 (for rebates of 2020 taxes).

On Tuesday, March 23rd, 2021 By-law No. 43-2021 to discontinue the Vacant Unit Tax Rebate Program for owners of vacant commercial / industrial property or portions thereof was passed.

Significant Policies and Documents

2025 Treasurer’s Statement of Development Charges

Asset Management Plan

In 2012, Ontario’s Ministry of Infrastructure released a guide titled Building Together, Guide for Municipal Asset Management Plans. This guide forms part of a comprehensive strategy called the Municipal Infrastructure Investment Initiative (MIII) which aims to develop a strong and cooperative relationship between municipalities and the Province of Ontario to address the significant challenges that currently face our deteriorating infrastructure. The Town of Carleton Place’s AMP provides a detailed examination of all of the major assets owned by the Town including:

Sewer and Water Systems
Transportation
Stormwater Systems
Streetlights and Traffic Signals
Fleet
Facilities and Property

This Asset Management Plan not only addresses sustaining the existing infrastructure over a period of 100 years, it also outlines future plans for each asset and specifically explains expansion plans for assets to meet demands when required.

Municipal Property Assessment Corporation – Property Taxation & Assessment 101 Video

The property taxation and assessment system involves critical roles from both MPAC and municipalities when it comes to determining property tax amounts. To help provide clarity for property owners on how these taxes are calculated, including the link between property assessment, municipal service costs and required property taxes, watch MPAC’s helpful and informative new video.

MPAC – Frequently Asked Questions

School Support Designation