City of Brampton to waive late payment penalties due to COVID-19

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Published March 23, 2020 at 6:59 pm

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of distress across the province, which is why the City of Brampton is taking important measures to address the situation.

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused a lot of distress across the province, which is why the City of Brampton is taking important measures to address the situation.

Aside from the launch of several task forces, the City of Brampton is also giving residents the ability to defer their taxes and is waiving all penalties for five months.

This will include waiving the interest and late fees on tax payments for the five-month period of March 18 to August 19, 2020.

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, the City’s priorities are to ensure the safety and wellbeing of the entire community.

“The City has its community’s needs top of mind, especially during this challenging time. We are responding quickly and effectively to best serve Brampton’s residents and businesses. While City facilities are closed, several services and supports remain available in alternative ways,” said David Barrick, Chief Administrative Officer.

Residents and businesses should note that interest and late fees will not be charged for the second instalment of taxes, which was due on March 18, or for the third instalment, which is due on April 22, 2020.

It is also important to note that those who sent postdated cheques to the City for their April tax instalment and would like to cancel the payment may do so by calling 311 by April 15 and April instalments for April 1, 15 and 22 will be withdrawn for those who have pre-authorized tax payments through their bank.

Those who have pre-authorized tax payments for May can cancel their instalment by calling 311.

In order to resume the pre-authorized payment at a later date, the payment holder will need to re-apply to the City. Tax payments will continue to be accepted and processed by the City. 

For the most current updates and frequently asked questions (FAQs) on City services and facility and programming closures, please visit www.brampton.ca/covid19.

For the most up-to-date information from Peel Public Health, visit www.peelregion.ca/coronavirus.

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