Financial Statements and Reporting
Welcome to the Finance Department
The Finance Department ensures accountability through budgeting, accounting and reporting on the municipal financial transactions. Emphasis on infrastructure and asset management has increased awareness of the costs attributed to maintenance, replacement and potential future expansion. A focus on expenditure reduction, changes in operational efficiencies and future grant opportunities are a priority for the municipality. Collection of property taxes and other revenue, along with accounts payables, accounts receivables and payroll are all functions of this department of the municipality. The Finance Department continues to be responsible for generating financial data to monitor organizational progress and accountability.
Paying your taxes
You can pay your municipal property taxes a number of ways:
- Through most financial institutions or by using internet banking services. Please allow 3 business days to process payment.
- For a Pre-Authorized Payment plan, (monthly or due date method), please contact the tax department for details.
- Payments by cheque (postdated cheques are accepted) can be made payable to "Township of Cramahe" Please write your roll number on all cheques, this number appears on the upper portion of your tax bill. They can be mailed or dropped off into our drop box at the top of the stairs on the left hand side of the front door.
- Pay your taxes by credit card
Payments received after the due date will result in additional interest fees of 1.25% per month.
Current Year Tax Installment Dates
2025 Installment dates were approved at the January 28th, 2025 Council Meeting and the May 13, 2025 Special Council Meetings.
Dates for 2025:
- Thursday February 27, 2025 per By-Law 2025-03
- Wednesday April 30, 2025 per By-Law 2025-03
Final installment dates for 2025:
- Monday June 30, 2025, per By-Law 2025-38
- Tuesday September 30, 2025 per By-Law 2025-38
Dates for 2024:
- February 29, 2024, per By-law 2024-06
- April 30, 2024 - per By-law 2024-06
- June 28th 2024 - per By-Law 2024-23
- September 30th, 2024 - per By-Law 2024-23
Useful Resources
How Will My Property Assessment Impact My Property Taxes?
You can pay your municipal property taxes a number of ways:
- Through most financial institutions or by using internet banking services. Please allow 3 business days to process payment.
- For a Pre-Authorized Payment plan, (monthly or due date method), please contact the tax department for details.
- Payments by Debit, cash or cheque (postdated cheques are accepted) can be made payable to "Township of Cramahe" Please write your roll number on all cheques, this number appears on the upper portion of your tax bill.
Payments received after the due date will result in additional interest fees of 1.25% per month.
Want to pay your taxes by Credit Card?
- The Township of Cramahe is pleased to offer a payment option for residents interested in paying their property taxes by credit card. Paymentus Corporation, an independent third-party automated payment service accepts VISA and MasterCard. Payments will be charged a rate of 2.75% on the total amount paid. This fee covers payment handling and processing charges. Example $500.00 + (2.75% fee of $13.75 = $513.75). You will need your 19 digit tax roll number which is found on your tax bill.
- If you would prefer to pay via telephone, you can call 1-866-788-2818, and follow the automated instructions. Please note, a 2.75% fee will apply.
- To pay online using your Credit Card, please click the following link: https://ipn.paymentus.com/otp/stde/cmrh
Payments received after the due date will result in additional interest fees of 1.25% per month.
Contact Us
Township of Cramahe
1 Toronto Street, P.O. Box 357
Colborne, ON K0K 1S0
Phone: 905-355-2821
Fax: 905-355-3430
Toll Free: 1-877-272-4263
Office Hours:
Monday to Thursday 8:30 am to 5:00 pm
Friday 8:30 am to 12:30 pm