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Notice of Road Resurfacing - Villiers Line

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, and its’ contractor, Miller Paving will begin road resurfacing work (top-coating) on Villiers Line.

Start Date: May 25, 2026

Expected Completion: June 8, 2026

Traffic Impacts: Lane restrictions may occur, and minor traffic delays are expected during construction hours.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.

Notice of Road Resurfacing - Third Line

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan, and its contractor, Miller Paving will begin road resurfacing work (top-coating) on: Third Line, between County Road 28 and County Road 2

Start Date: June 1, 2026

Expected Completion: June 15, 2026

Traffic Impacts: Lane restrictions may occur, and minor traffic delays are expected during construction hours.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as this work is completed.

Notice of Construction - Matchett Line and Mahood Road

The Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan and its contractor Drain Bros. will be commencing construction activities on Matchett Line (from Wallace Point Road to Willow Road) and Mahood Road (from Matchett Line to Wallace Point Road).

Project Details: The project will start with the removal of some trees within the municipal road allowance, followed by ditching and drainage work.  Once this is complete, the existing road will be graded, geotextile installed and base aggregate added. This will be followed by the application of the new asphalt road surface. 

When: Work is expected to begin on May 4, 2026 and be completed by July 31, 2026.

Traffic Impact: Traffic on these roads will be impacted, and lane closures can be expected.  Full road closures (local traffic only) may be necessary but will be temporary, (1 day maximum).

Alternate Route: Residents and visitors can use alternate routes via Driscoll Road and Wallace Point Road.  Traffic impact will depend on where the work is taking place however, OSM Township and Drain Bros Construction will ensure traffic disruptions are kept to a minimum.

If you would like more information about the construction project, please contact or email Craig Brooks, Director of Operations 705-745-3595, directorofoperations@osmtownship.ca.

Property Taxes

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Revenue from property taxes pay for the services delivered by OSM Township. The Township is also responsible for collecting taxes from OSM Township residents for:
  • the County of Peterborough and
  • the Province of Ontario

Tax Bills

Tax bills are sent to the owner address on file by way of:

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  • or use the PDF to print off and submit to the office
You should receive tax bills:
  1. Interim Tax Bill - by the First of February
  2. Final Tax Bill - by the First of July
If you have not received your tax bill please contact our office at 705-295-6852.
NOTE:
Not receiving a tax bill does not mean you do not need to pay your taxes. Nor does it negate the addition of interest on late payments.

Property taxes pay for the important municipal programs and services you value and expect.

Tax bills are calculated twice a year, and each bill has two installments - interim and final.

  • Interim tax bills are sent out in January with due dates in February and April. Interim bills are calculated at fifty percent (50%) of your total taxes for the previous year.
  • Final tax bills are sent out in June with due dates in July and September, and are calculated at the new rate for the current year.

Due Dates for Property Taxes

First installment payment due Friday, February 27, 2026
Second installment payment due Friday, April 24, 2026
Third installment payment due Friday, July 31, 2026
Fourth installment payment due Friday, September 25, 2026

*There are many payment options for paying your taxes.  

If your taxes are in arrears, please contact the Treasurer to make payment arrangements.

There are additional charges for services that are added to your tax bill. 
Taxes are multiplied by the assessment of your property.

Annual Service 2026 Fee
Curbside garbage collection
(per household/unit)		 $59.00

Municipal water
per household in

  • Keene Heights subdivision in Keene, and
  • Crystal Waters and Elgeti subdivisions in Stewart Hall

$2,429.00

plus $124.00 if you have a swimming pool
Municipal sewer per household in the Burnham Meadows subdivision $1258.00
Street Light Charges
Property Location or Type Fee
Bailieboro $39.00
Burnham Meadows $27.00
Elgeti Subdivision $22.00
Village of Keene - Residential $39.00
Village of Keene - Commercial $76.00

 

Late Fees

Penalty and interest at the rate of 1.25% per month will be applied to unpaid taxes on the first date of each month and the first day of every month thereafter.

You can sign up for preauthorized payments to ensure that you will not miss tax due dates.

See our payment options for all the options to pay your taxes.

Arrears

If your property taxes are in arrears, the tax department uses a number of collection measures to encourage payment.

Would you prefer to receive your property tax bill by e-mail instead of regular mail?

Signing up for e-mail delivery allows you to easily save and organize your tax bills electronically for future reference. You’ll also be able to access them from anywhere you can check your e-mail, and you’ll avoid any delays associated with postal delivery.

To discontinue mail delivery and begin receiving your property tax bill by e-mail starting with your next billing cycle, please sign up here.

Please have the information from your current property tax bill available when completing the signup form.

Note: Overdue statements will continue to be sent by regular mail.

Supplementary tax bills are generated as a result of a change to your property during the taxation year.

These changes can include, but are not limited to:

  • new residential homes,
  • new commercial,
  • residential or multi-residential units,
  • changes in tax classes,
  • additions or renovations to buildings, and
  • previously exempt properties that become taxable.

These bills follow the Property Assessment Change Notices issued by the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). 

MPAC is responsible for assessing the properties and forwarding the information to the Municipality for billing.

In some cases, these bills can span more than one year depending on the information gathered by MPAC.

Supplementary tax bills are in addition to any other tax bills that have been issued. 

Each bill includes the effective date and reason for change.  They are due in one instalment and notice is provided at least 21 days before the payment is due.

 

The Township has a Tax Billing and Collection policy, that outlines the tax collection practices for the municipality.

The Township may start tax sale proceedings if your taxes are in arrears.

Please contact the Treasurer to make payment arrangements before your property is eligible for tax sale.

Tax Arrears Statement

Tax arrears statements are sent out on the first business day of each month after penalty and interest has been applied.  The purpose of these notices are to remind property owners to pay any outstanding taxes.

Failure to receive a tax bill or tax arrears statement does not excuse the property owner from the payment of taxes or interest and penalty. 

It is the responsibility of the property owner to ensure that the municipality has the proper mailing address on file and to inform the municipality of any changes.

Bailiff Action

The Municipality has the ability to recover taxes through the use of a bailiff.

Any costs associated with the use of the bailiff are added the property tax account.

Section 349 of the Municipal Act allows for these provisions.

Collection Agency

The Municipality has the authority to use a registered collection agency to collect a debt including taxes.

Any costs associated with the use of a collection agency is added the property tax account.

Section 304 of the Municipal Act allows for these provisions.

The collection agency may recover its costs as long as the costs do not exceed the amount approved by the municipality.

Rent Attornment

Rent Attornment is when the municipality takes rent income of a commercial property. This is an option after giving proper notice to the property owner.
More information about Rent Attornment is in the tax collection policy.
This is all permitted under Section 350 of the Municipal Act.
Tax Sale Registration/Tax Sale
After a property has taxes in arrears for two (2) years, the property is eligible for tax registration.
The owner of a registered property has one (1) year from the date of registration to pay any debts on the property. This includes any interests, penalty and any associated costs with the registration.
The Municipality may choose to use a contracted tax registration firm to process any required statuatory notices/declarations.
This is all allowable under the Municipal Act.

If you require a tax certificate, please submit a written request to the Tax Department by mail and include a cheque for $50.00, payable to the Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan.

Mailing address:       

Township of Otonabee-South Monaghan
20 Third St., PO Box 70
Keene, ON
K0L 2G0

   

All mailing address changes must be requested in writing by the property owner using the Mailing Address Change Form. If the property is now under the responsibility of an executor, trustee, or Power of Attorney, the appropriate legal documentation must be submitted to the Township along with the address change request.

Please ensure the form is fully completed and signed before submitting.

Payment Options
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Tax Rate Information
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Property Assessment Information (MPAC)

Application for Tax Relief for Seniors

A tax relief program is available for eligible low-income seniors and low-income persons with disabilities.

The tax relief program application needs to be completed and filed with the Township office staff in order to apply for this program.   

Please call the office at 705-295-6852, to schedule an appointment with the Clerk to file your completed form.

Important: Supporting documentation is required with your application. Please include proof of Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) payments.

Tax Relief Application Form Ptbo Cnty By-law 2025-12 Tax Relief For Low Income Seniors And Low Income Persons With Disabilities

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Contact Us

P.O. Box 70,
20 Third Street,
Keene, ON, K0L 2G0
Phone: 705-295-6852
Fax: 705-295-6405
info@osmtownship.ca

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