FINANCE AND TAXES
Property Tax
The Town of Montreal West taxes citizens for local services provided by the Town and regional services provided by the Agglomeration Council and the Montreal Metropolitan Council. The local services include Town Council and Administration, Public Works, Water and Sewer expenses, Recreation and Culture, Public Security, and Capital Projects. Residents’ tax assessments are based on the valuation of their property and are determined by multiplying this valuation by a mill rate, i.e. the rate determined by Council for each $100 valuation.
The MW tax bill is sent out in January and is due mid-February. It may be paid in two instalments, mid-February and mid-May. Taxes can be paid by mail, in person at Town Hall, at the bank or by internet on your bank’s website.
If paying by cheques in instalments, we encourage you to include both cheques. Interest charges on late payments are charged at 12% per year, calculated daily from the date on which such instalment becomes due. A fee of $25 is charged on NSF cheques.
Water Tax
Montreal West also issues bills for water tax, based on usage. Residents are sent forms to be completed and returned to the Town Hall, indicating the reading from their water meter. In the absence of the forms, bills are based on estimated usage and a $50 fee is charged to the citizen.
Water tax bills are mailed out in October and are due in November. They may be paid by mail, in person at Town Hall, at the bank or by internet on your bank’s website.
For information regarding your Montreal West tax bills, please contact the Administration at the Town Hall at (514) 481-8125.
Duties on Transfer (Welcome Tax)
The Duties on Transfer or "Welcome Tax" is an amount assessed to the new owner on the purchase of property. It is based on the higher of either the sale price or the valuation roll.
The calculation of this tax as follows:
- .5% on values less than $50,000
- 1.0% on values from $50,000 to $250,000
- 1.5 % on values greater than $250,000
Taxes from Other Sources
School Taxes:
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