Reminder about March 19 deadline for interim property taxes and Vacant Unit Tax declarations

Residents are reminded the deadline for interim property tax payments and Vacant Unit Tax (VUT) declarations is just one month away – Thursday, March 19. 

This reminder is to help residents avoid additional charges on their property tax bills. For late payment on the interim property tax, a penalty charge of 1.25 per cent is added on the day following the March 19 due date, and it will be subsequently added to the outstanding amount on the first day of each month. Late VUT declarations are subject to a $250 late fee. 

There are many convenient options to pay your interim property tax bill:

• Online by payment card: ottawa.ca/paytax
• Pre-authorized debit plan (future billings)
• Financial institutions – including online or telephone banking
• By mail
• City of Ottawa Client Service Centres

For more property tax information:

• Visit the City’s website at ottawa.ca/taxes
• Check the property tax brochure included with your bill
• Call Revenue Services at 613-580-2444 (TTY: 613-580-2401). Transactions will be recorded.
• Email revenue@ottawa.ca

Submitting your declaration online is simple and takes less than a minute. 

• If you have a MyService.Ottawa.ca account: Log in and submit your declaration through your property tax account
• If you do not have an account: Visit Ottawa.ca/vut  and select Submit Declaration using your tax bill

Alternate and accessible declaration options available

We also offer accessible and alternate declaration options:

• By phone (Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm)
  • Call 613-580-2444 and select option 3 where an agent will help complete your declaration over the phone
  • Call 613-580-2400 to contact the City using Canada Video Relay Service
• In-person: Visit any City Client Service Centre. Visit ottawa.ca/csc for locations and business hours.