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Tax Applications and Forms

357/358 Application for Tax Rebate

A property owner may make application under Section 357 or Section 358 of the Municipal Act for a refund of property taxes for the following reasons:
  • Ceased to be liable to be taxed at rate it is taxed
  • Became exempt
  • Fire/Demolition
  • Mobile unit removed
  • Gross or manifest clerical error

The property tax refund application can be made for a period during the year or for the entire year.  This application must be made to the Town of Bracebridge no later than February 28 of the year following the taxation year to which the application relates. View the application form.

Accounts Payable Direct Deposit

If you are a vendor for the Town of Bracebridge, we recommend that invoice payments be made through Electronic Funds Transfer.  To make those arrangements, complete the Accounts Payable Direct Deposit form and return to Accounts Payable.

Pre-Authorized Payment Plan for Taxes

Options for paying taxes are available through the Tax Branch.  For additional information view the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Application and the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Information Letter or contact the Tax Branch.

Property Tax Change of Address Form

To change the address on your property tax account, complete the Property Tax Change of Address form and return to the Tax Branch

Tax Rebates for Eligible Charities

The District of Muskoka has a policy to provide rebates to Eligible Charities (By-law 2007-63) under Section 361 of the Municipal Act. 

A charity is eligible if: 

  • It is a registered charity and defined in subsection 248 (1) of the Income Tax Act (Canada) that has a registration number issued by the Canada Customs and Revenue Agency; and
  • It occupies a property in one of the Commercial classes or Industrial classes, within the meaning of subsection 308 (1) 2001, c.25,s. 361 (2).

View the application or Contact the Tax Branch for more information. 

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