The wards and communities of the Township of Rideau Lakes have a rich heritage. This area was used for millennia by Native Americans as a travel route and rich fishing ground. The first surveys were done in the late 1700s with settlers arriving soon thereafter.
The Township is also host to a large section of the Rideau Canal, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the only such site in Ontario.
The Development Services Department is responsible for the review and processing of all applications under the Planning Act and the Ontario Building Code; ensuring compliance with the Township’s Official Plan, Zoning By-Law, other Municipal By-Laws, and the Ontario Building Code; as well as providing current and long-term planning services.
The Township offers many recreation facilities including numerous trails, softball diamonds, tennis courts, forested areas and waterfront beaches.
2024 Interim Installments are due | 2024 Final Installments are due |
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February 23, 2024 |
September 27, 2024 |
MPAC Property Assessment and Taxation
The Township of Rideau Lakes is pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Paymentus Corporation to offer credit card payment. Taxpayers now have the option to make their payments by VISA or Mastercard online or over the telephone. Please note that Property tax payments by credit card cannot be made in person at Township Office.
Paymentus is a third party automated bill payment service that accepts VISA or Mastercard. You can enjoy the convenience of making your payment at any time on any day. Paymentus will charge a 2.5% convenience fee for each transaction.
By Phone (Toll Free)
1-833-950-0876
ONLINE through a secure web page powered by our online bill payment partner, Paymentus Corporation.
Make a payment using Paymentus
The Township of Rideau Lakes has a pre-authorized payment plan (PAP) for paying your taxes in 10 installments with the final installment to be adjusted according to the assessment and budgetary changes. Almost 1800 ratepayers have taken advantage of the plan.
Unless we are notified in writing, ratepayers that took advantage of the plan last year will automatically continue to make their tax payments this way.
The pre-authorized plan will begin in February each year. It will consist of 10 monthly payments. Each payment will be approximately one tenth of the previous year’s total tax levy on the property. The 10th and final monthly payment will also reflect any budgetary adjustments in your municipal taxes.
Payments will be withdrawn on the last business day of each of the 10 months and credited to your account. Your final debit will be the last business day in November.
Only ratepayers that do not have any tax arrears will be allowed to enroll in the PAP plan.
The ratepayer may cancel the PAP plan provided that written notice is given at least 14 days prior to a payment date.
Property owners who sign up for this program are responsible and have a duty to notify the tax office if they are planning to sell their property.
Please note: all debits to accounts that are not honoured by the bank will be subject to a returned item charge of $53.00.
Yes, you will still receive an interim bill. However, this will be a statement only for your records. An additional payment is not required. You will also receive a final tax bill for your review and records. Supplemental billings cannot be included in the PAP calculation and therefore must be paid by the ratepayer using another optional payment method.
Bank Service Charges may apply.
Search for "Rideau Lakes (Township) Taxes" in the payee list. Your "account number" is your 19-digit roll number (0831XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX), which can be found on your tax bill. Do not enter spaces or decimals when entering the account number.
If you have more than one property EVERY Roll Number must be setup as a separate account.
Taxes can be paid at any bank branch.
The original bill is required.
FREE In-person payments at the following RBCs
Portland RBC
32 Colborne St, Portland, ON K0G 1V0
Smiths Falls RBC
31 Beckwith St N, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 2B4
Perth RBC
44 Gore St E, Perth, ON K7H 1H7
Check with other Financial Institution for payment fees
Municipal Office in Chantry
1439 County Road 8,
Delta, ON
*Cash, Cheque or Debit only
Township of Rideau Lakes
1439 County Road 8,
Delta, ON K0E 1G0
*Cheques Only
Please notify the Township Office immediately if the mailing address for your Property Tax Bills needs changing.
Download, Print and Submit a Change of Address Form
Send your form by
Email:
or
Fax: 613-928-3097
Failure to receive a tax bill will not invalidate penalty and interest charges.
Lawyers may request Tax Certificates from
Certificate fees change each year. See the Fees and Charges page for surrent rates.
Budget documents and reports can be found on the Treasury page.
Western Region Education Centre
2755 Highway 43
Kemptville, ON K0G 1J0
Toll-free: 1-800-267 7945
cdsbeo.on.ca
Lombardy Public School
596 Highway 15,
Lombardy, ON K0G 1L0
Tel.: 613-283-0860
lombardy.ucdsb.on.ca
South Crosby Public School
1 Halladay Street
Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
Tel.: 613-359-5933
southcrosby.ucdsb.on.ca
Rideau Vista Public School
9921 Highway # 42,
Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Tel.: 613-273-2842
rideauvista.ucdsb.on.ca
St. Edward Catholic School
51 Bedford St, Westport, ON K0G 1X0
Tel: 613-273-2926
stedward.cdsbeo.on.ca
St. Francis de Sales Catholic School
4 Ross St, Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4L5
Tel: 613-283-6101
stfrancisdesales.cdsbeo.on.ca
Calvary Christian Academy
9749 ON-15, Smiths Falls, K7A 4S7
Tel: 613-283-5089
calvaryca.com
Athens District High School
21 Church Street,
Athens, ON K0G 1B0
Tel.: 613-924-2618
athens.ucdsb.on.ca
Perth & District Collegiate Institute
13 Victoria Street,
Perth, ON K7H 2H3
Tel.: 613-267-3051
perth.ucdsb.on.ca
Rideau District High School
251 Main Street,
Elgin, ON K0G 1E0
Tel.: 613-359-5391
rideaudhs.ucdsb.on.ca
Smiths Falls and District Collegiate Institute
299 Percy Street,
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 5M2
Tel.: 613-283-0288
smithsfalls.ucdsb.on.ca
St. John Catholic High School
2066 Scotch Line
Perth, ON K7H 3C5
Tel.: 613-267-4724
stjohnchs.cdsbeo.on.ca
St. Luke Catholic High School
4 Ross Street,
Smiths Falls, ON K7A 4L5
Tel.: 613-283-4477
stluke.cdsbeo.on.ca
Calvary Christian High School
9749 ON-15,
Smiths Falls, K7A 4S7
Tel: 613-283-5089
calvaryca.com
Algonquin College - Perth Campus
7 Craig St
Perth, ON K7H 1X7
Tel.: 613-267-2859
algonquincollege.com
Algonquin College - Ottawa Campus
1385 Woodroffe Ave
Nepean, ON K2G 1V8
Tel.: 613-727-4723
algonquincollege.com
T.R. Leger School of Continuing Education
10 Ontario Street
Smiths Falls K7A 4K7
Tel.: 613-283-5418
trleger.ucdsb.on.ca
Photos are being requested for the 2025 Township calendar.This contest is open to all amateur photographers who own property in or are residents of the Township of Rideau Lakes. A maximum of 4 photos per person will be accepted.
Please complete this form and include it with your photo(s). Form and photos should be sent to before September 6, 2024.
Photos MUST be in landscape (horizontal) orientation. Scenery photos are preferred as the Township must have permission from each individual in a photo to publish them.
Please direct any questions to Ben Rothwell at or 613-928-2251 ext. 230.
Residents and visitors who may require special assistance are asked to complete the form below. Submission of the form will send your information to Rideau Lakes Fire & Rescue, and notify firefighters of extra assistance required during emergencies and natural disasters.
Monday to Friday
8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
1-877-798-5725
4427H Old Kingston Road, Portland
1-800-928-2250 ext. 230
Open: Wednesdays & Saturdays
8:00am to 4:00pm