Property Assessment & Appeals
Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) is responsible for assessing and classifying all properties in Ontario. MPAC every four years conducts a province-wide Assessment Update.
2016 was an Assessment Update year. The Property Assessment Notices issued identify a Current Value Assessment (CVA) as determined by MPAC. This was based on a January 1, 2016.
How to Appeal Your Assessment
If you disagree with the information on your Property Assessment Notice from Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). You may file a Request for Reconsideration (RfR) with MPAC or appeal to the Assessment Review Board (ARB). The process you must follow depends on the type of property you own.
For properties classified as residential, farm, managed forest or conservation land
- File a RfR with MPAC by April 2, 2018 deadline date
- MPAC will review your request and come to a determination. If you agree with the review, sign the Minutes of Settlement.
- If you disagree with the RfR recommendation. You may file an appeal with the ARB before the deadline. This is 90 days from the mailing date on your RfR recommendation.
For all other property types
- You may choose to either file a RfR with MPAC or file an appeal directly to the ARB.
- If you do not file a RfR, your deadline to file directly with the ARBis March 31. This for annual assessment appeals or 120 days from the notice date for other types of assessments.
Use of Canadian Tax Resource Group
If you have any questions and/or don’t think your assessed value is an accurate . This could be reflection of what your property or premises would have sold for on July 1 of the previous year. Contact us if you would like CTRG to help only until March 31, 2019.
