Tax Sales – Public and Tender

About Property Tax Sales

The Municipality has the authority through the Municipal Government Act to begin tax sale proceedings on property tax accounts that are at least one year in arrears. 

Tax Sale Property Listing

The list of tax accounts that are up for tax sale will be published here at least 30 days prior to the tax sale date.

Property Tax Sale Notices

Getting a property removed from the tax sale list

The tax sale process can be stopped at any time prior to the start of the tax sale itself with full payment of arrears and, if incurred, any tax sale expenses.
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Before a Tax Sale

There are four stages that properties at least one year in arrears go through prior to being listed for public tax sale. They are:

First Notice of Tax Sale

When taxes are more than one year overdue, property owners are mailed a formal notice advising that the property may be sold at tax sale unless the arrears are paid by the stated deadline. If payment is not made, legal and other tax sale costs will be added to the account.

 

Title Search Expense

If full payment has not been received by the deadline, title searches are complete to identify any mortgage holders or others who have a registered interest in the property.  The cost of this work is added to the amount owing.

Final Notice of Tax Sale

At least 60 days before the tax sale, final notice is sent by registered mail to the property owner and any registered interest holders. This notice outlines the total amount owing and confirms that the property will be sold if payment is not made within 60 days. The notice includes the date, time and location of the tax sale. 

Property is Listed for Public Tax Sale

At least 30 days before the tax sale, the property list is advertised on the Municipality’s website as required by legislation. The list includes the names of property owner(s), a description of the property, and the minimum bid (taxes, interest and tax sale expenses). 

Scheduled Property Tax Sales

The Municipality holds a minimum of three tax sales per calendar year which includes public auction or tender. Once a tax sale date is scheduled it will be posted here. Important information is provided for a scheduled tax sale with instructions bidders must read before the tax sale date. 

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    Tax Sale Results

    Once a tax sale has concluded and all final bid payments have been received, the tax sales results, including properties sold and successful bid amounts, will be posted here when available.

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