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Finance and Property Tax

The Municipality of McDougall provides open, transparent, accountable and innovative leadership in local governance and service delivery, including the management of financial resources.
 
The Finance Department provides financial services to Council, the Public and Municipal Departments. Primary responsibilities include:
  • General accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable
  • Billing and collection of municipal taxes
  • Water/Wastewater billing
  • Debt administration
  • Investments and cash management
  • Preparation of the Municipality's operating and capital budgets
  • Provide information, reports, analysis and guidance to Council, the Public and Municipal Departments regarding financial operations of the Municipality
  • Issue debentures relating to capital projects
  • Preparing the Municipality's annual financial statements


Pre-Authorized Payment Programs

The Municipality of McDougall offers convenient pre-authorized payment options for property taxes and utilities. By enrolling in one of our programs, you authorize your financial institution to automatically withdraw payments from your account on your behalf. We offer the following options:

  1. Property Tax Pre-Authorized Payment Programs:
    • Monthly Program: Payments are spread over 11 months (no withdrawal in December).
    • Installment Program: Payments are withdrawn on the specific due dates listed on your tax bill.

Click here to download the Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Form.

  1. Utility Payment Pre-Authorized Program:
    • Similar to the property tax program, you can set up automatic withdrawals for utility payments.

Click here to download the Pre-Authorized Utility Payment Form.


Other Payment Methods

  1. In-person payments / Interac:
    • You can make payments in person at the Municipal Office during regular business hours:
      • Monday to Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
      • Friday: 8:00 am – 11:00 am
  2. Cheque:
    • You can pay by cheque in person or by mail to the Municipal Office. We also offer a secure drop box for after-hours cheque drop-off. Please do not place cash in the drop box.
  3. Online Banking:
  • You can set up online banking for easy payments. Use your full 19-digit roll number (without spaces or decimals) as your account number for property taxes. For utility payments, your account number can be found on your bill. 

 For assistance with setting up online payments, please contact your bank or our office. 

  1. Credit Card, PayPal, or Interac eTransfer:
    • We do not accept credit card payments in the office or over the phone. However, you can make payments online via PaySimply, a secure third-party provider that accepts all major credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Amex), PayPal, or Interac eTransfer.  Please allow 3-5 business days for processing. Note that a convenience fee will apply to cover PaySimply's payment handling charges.

To pay your Property Taxes, click here: paysrc.ca/mcdougalltaxes.
To pay your Utilities Account, click here: paysrc.ca/mcdougallutilities.


For more information, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-342-5252.


Interac (In-Office Payments)

You can pay your landfill fees in person at the Municipal Office during regular business hours using Interac.


Online Banking

To pay your landfill fees through online banking, log in to your financial institution’s secure website and add the Municipality of McDougall as a payee by searching for McDougall – misc. (not taxes or utilities).

When making the payment, use your 4-digit landfill account number with "LF" in front of it. For example: LF1234.


If you need assistance, please contact the Municipal Office at 705-342-5252.