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The Pre-Authorized Payment Plan allows you to pay your property taxes automatically through withdrawals from your bank account. This means no writing cheques, paying for postage or worrying about missing payment due dates.
There is no fee charged by the City to use this service. However, your bank's regular service charges may apply.
Option 1: Monthly Payments
Spread your property tax payments over 12 months, from January to December, with automatic withdrawals processed on the first day of each month.
Option 2: Instalment Due Date Payments
Have your property tax payments automatically withdrawn on each regular instalment due date.
I/We authorize the City of Port Colborne (the “City”) and my/our financial institution to withdraw payments from the bank account provided on the attached void cheque or banking information sheet, or any updated account information provided to the City.
This authorization covers property taxes and other amounts owing to the City, including outstanding balances and applicable interest. Payments will be withdrawn on the due dates indicated on the applicable bills. If a due date falls on a weekend or holiday, payment will be withdrawn on the next business day.
I/We confirm that I/we have the authority to authorize these withdrawals and that all required account holders have signed this agreement.
This authorization remains in effect until the City receives written notice of cancellation or changes. To cancel, I/we must provide written notice by email or mail at least 30 days before the next scheduled withdrawal. Cancelling this agreement does not cancel any outstanding amounts owing to the City.
Changes to banking information must be provided in writing at least five days before the next scheduled withdrawal.
I/We waive the right to receive advance notice of individual withdrawal amounts. The City will provide at least 10 days' written notice of changes to the payment schedule, except for changes in amounts covered by this waiver.
I/We understand that I/we may be entitled to reimbursement for any unauthorized withdrawal or withdrawal that does not comply with this agreement. For information about cancellation or reimbursement rights, contact your financial institution or visit www.payments.ca.
The City may terminate this authorization by providing notice and will follow Payments Canada Rule H1. The City may not transfer this authorization without providing at least 10 days' written notice.
I/We consent to the sharing of personal and banking information with the City's financial institution and payment service providers as required to process withdrawals.
The City will provide written confirmation, including a copy of this agreement, at least 10 calendar days before the first withdrawal. This may be provided electronically.
I/We acknowledge that I/we may retain a signed copy of this agreement.
Sign above
(For a joint account, all depositors must sign if more than one signature is required on cheques.)
(By placing a signature on this agreement the taxpayer acknowledges that he or she has read, understood and agreed to all the terms of this authorization)
NOTE: Include an unsigned, personalized cheque for the account from which you want the City to withdraw your payments. Please write “VOID”: in ink across the face of the cheque.
Questions? If you have any questions about this Plan, please call the Customer Service Department at 905-835-2900.
