Kincardine taxpayers take note: bills are still due despite postal strike

A potential labour disruption at Canada Post may delay your mail this summer; however, Kincardine taxpayers are still required to pay their utility bills and property tax bills on time.

That's the word from the Kincardine treasury department which sent out a notice Friday, in response to a postal strike that would cause a delay in the delivery of all utility and tax bills.

In the event of a strike, the following alternative options will be available to assist customers and help ensure payments are made on time:

Sign up for e-Post: With e-Post, you can view and print a copy of your property tax or utility bill at any time. You can also receive notifications when your bill is ready to view. Sign up for e-Post online at: www.epost.ca/service/landingPageEn.a

Account Balance Inquiries: In the event of a postal strike, you can obtain your tax and utility account balance by contacting the Municipal Office:
• Email: cashier@kincardine.net or reception@kincardine.net
• Telephone: 519-396-3468 - Due to the expectation of increased call volumes, please allow three to four business days for a return call.

Utility Billing Routes*                            Billing Date                  Due Date
18, 20, 21, 22, 24, 26, 30, 32,                  Aug. 8                        Sept. 7
41, 43, Commercial, Sewer Only
*Includes Tiverton, Inverhuron, Underwood, Scott’s Point, Armow, north side of Kincardine, and Commercial Interim Billing

Property Taxes: Third Installment due Sept. 1

In the event of a postal strike, the following payment options remain available:

• Pre-Authorized Payment (PAP): Please call 519-396-3468 for more information, or visit www.kincardine.net/payment-options.cfm and select Utility and Taxes Pre-Authorized Payment for a copy of the form.
• Paymentus: We accept property tax and utility bill payments on-line using Visa or MasterCard. Please note that Paymentus, the third-party service provider, charges a non-refundable convenience fee for this service.
• Telebanking or Internet banking. To pay your taxes, use the roll number found on your tax bill. For all Utility or Accounts Receivable bills, use the account number shown on your invoice.
• Pay in person at a Bank: available at most financial institutions.
• Pay in person at the Municipal Office: You can make payments at the Municipal Office weekdays from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. or after hours in the drop-off box. Payments can also be made at the Underwood Office, Monday to Friday from 8:30-11:30 a.m.

Notice to all Vendors:

The municipality has started processing vendor payments using Electronic Funds Transfers (EFT). If you are a vendor and would like to receive your payment promptly, please complete the EFT form found on the website at: www.kincardine.net/documents.cfm?categoryid=19, return with a void cheque, and your next payment will be issued to you electronically.

Alternatively, vendors can arrange to pick up their payment cheques at the Municipal Office during regular business hours. Vendors must show proper identification and authorization before payment can be issued.

The treasury department appreciates everyone's co-operation.