Billing Information
- When will I receive my Provincial Land Tax (PLT) bill?
- What charges will be included on my PLT bill?
Payment
- What payment options are available?
- Can I have my mortgage company or financial institution pay my taxes on my behalf?
- Can I pre-pay my taxes prior to receiving my PLT bill?
- Do I continue to pay my Local Roads Board (LRB)?
- Do I continue to pay my Local Services Board (LSB)?
Non-sufficient Funds
Tax Certificates
Questions
When will I receive my Provincial Land Tax (PLT) bill?
For 2011, the interim tax bill, based on 50% of the previous year's taxes, was issued on March 25 with instalment due dates of April 21 and May 20.
The 2011 Final Tax bill was issued on June 30 with instalment due dates of July 29 and August 26.
What charges will be included on my PLT bill?
One or more of the following charges will appear on your bill:
- Provincial Land Tax
- Education Taxes
- Local Roads Boards Tax
- Local Services Boards charges
What payment options are available?
You can pay using the following methods:
- in person at a financial institution
- in person at the PLT Office located at 500 Donald St. E., Thunder Bay
- through internet banking services
- through touchtone telephone banking services
- through your mortgage payment or
- by sending a cheque or money order payable to the "City of Thunder Bay" to
Provincial Land Tax
PO Box 58
Thunder Bay ON P7C 0A5
If paying by cheque or money order, please ensure your 19 digit tax roll number is clearly identified on the cheque or money order. If it is not, your payment cannot be processed and may be subject to late payment penalty and interest charges.
A $35 fee will be charged to your account for a cheque which is non-negotiable due to non-sufficient funds in accordance with Ontario Regulation 754/92 and Section 8.1 of the Financial Administration Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter F.12.
Can I have my mortgage company or financial institution pay my taxes on my behalf?
Yes. When you receive your PLT bill you will need to contact your lender to give them a copy of your tax bill. For further information, contact the PLT Office in Thunder Bay.
- Local Calls: 1 807 625-2122
- Toll Free: 1 866 400-2122
- Teletypewriter: 1 888 21-6774
- Email: plt@thunderbay.ca
Can I pre-pay my taxes prior to receiving my PLT bill?
Yes. If you make an early payment your account will be credited with the amount paid as of the receipt date of the payment.
However, should the amount paid not cover the full amount of the bill, there may be an outstanding balance on your account.
Do I continue to pay my Local Roads Board (LRB)?
If your LRB opts into the one bill system they will no longer bill or collect your payments. Those charges will show up as a line item on your PLT tax bill and you will submit your payment to the PLT Office in Thunder Bay.
However, if your LRB does not opt into the one bill system, you will continue to send your payment to the board.
Do I continue to pay my Local Services Board (LSB)?
If your LSB opts into the one bill system they will no longer bill or collect your payments. Those charges will show up as a line item on your PLT tax bill and you will submit your payment to the PLT Office in Thunder Bay.
However, if your LSB does not opt into the one bill system, you will continue to send your payment to the board.
Will I be charged for an NSF cheque?
Yes, a $35 fee will be charged to your account for a cheque which is non-negotiable due to non-sufficient funds in accordance with Ontario Regulation 754/92 and Section 8.1 of the Financial Administration Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter F.12.
How do I order a tax certificate for a property I have purchased? Is there a fee for obtaining a tax certificate and if so, whom do I pay?
Yes, there is a fee of $50.00 for each tax certificate requested. Requests should be sent to the PLT Office in Thunder Bay and your payment must be made payable to the "City of Thunder Bay".
Whom do I contact for more information?
Depending on the nature of your call, please use the following contact information:
Provincial Land Tax Office - Thunder Bay
Taxpayers can call the Provincial Land Tax Office in Thunder Bay with any questions relating to their PLT accounts, payments, tax certificates, billing or any other general inquiries:
- Local Calls: 1 807 625-2122
- Toll Free: 1 866 400-2122
- Teletypewriter: 1 888 321-6774
Email: plt@thunderbay.ca
Ministry of Finance
For any legislative questions regarding the Provincial Land Tax Act, 2006 call:
- Toll Free: 1 866 ONT-TAXS (1 866 668-8297)
- Teletypewriter: 1 800 263-7776
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC)
For any questions regarding property assessment call:
- Toll Free: 1 866 296-6722
- Teletypewriter: 1 877 889-6722
