Property Tax Forms

For quick reference, forms specific to taxation are listed in the table below.

Instructions for submitting forms:

It is important to note that forms marked as "Electronic Submission" can be filed electronically through the My Property Tax online portal.
Any form marked as "Paper Submission" must be signed and submitted on paper using the following methods:
- Print and email the completed form to propertytax@citywindsor.ca or submit in person to a customer service representative located at 350 City Hall Square West, 1st floor. Completed forms may be left in the Property Tax drop box located on the 1st floor of 350 City Hall Square West or mailed to:
  - Tax Collector
    P.O. Box 1607
    350 City Hall Square West, Suite 410
    Windsor, Ontario
    Canada
    N9A 6S1

Form Name	Description	Submission Format
Authorization Form 1 - Inquiry Only	Purpose of Form: Authorize another individual or agent to receive property tax information Who Should Use It: Property owners who want someone else to access their tax details Function of the Form: Grants informational access only; does not allow decision-making	Electronic Submission
Authorization Form 2 - Changes	Purpose of Form: Authorize an individual or agent to receive property tax information and make decisions on behalf of a company or individual Who Should Use It: Property owners who want someone else to access their tax details and make decisions regarding their tax account Function of the Form: Grants both informational access and decision-making authority	Electronic Submission
Owner or Name Change Form	Purpose of Form: Update ownership or change name(s) on a property tax account Who Should Use It: Property owners who have sold or transferred property or need to correct ownership records or property owners who have changed their name Function of the Form: Updates ownership information in the City’s database Note: An updated deed showing the new name must be provided	Electronic Submission
Municipal Accommodation Tax Remittance Form	Purpose of Form: Report and remit Municipal Accommodation Tax collected by accommodation providers Who Should Use It: Hotels, motels, inns, and short-term rental operators subject to Municipal Accomodation Tax Function of the Form: Reports accommodation revenue and calculates Municipal Accomodation Tax payable; submitted monthly or quarterly	Paper Submission
Municipal Accommodation Tax Short-Term Rental Registration Form	Purpose of Form: Register a short-term rental property for Municipal Accomodation Tax compliance Who Should Use It: Operators of short-term rentals (for example, Airbnb, VRBO, etc.) in Windsor Function of the Form: Collects property and contact details; confirms Municipal Accomodation Tax reporting obligations	Paper Submission
Property Tax Receipt Order Form	Purpose of Form: Request an official receipt for property tax payments made during a specific year Who Should Use It: Current or previous property owners needing documentation for audits or records Function of the Form: Provides legal details of a property tax account, including legal description, tax levy, instalments, arrears and additional charges	Electronic Submission
Tax Certificate Order Form	Purpose of Form: Request a legal tax certificate for a property Who Should Use It: Lawyers, real estate professionals, financial institutions, or property owners involved in transactions Function of the Form: Provides legal details, including instalments, arrears, and legal description	Electronic Submission
Mailing Address Change Form	Purpose of Form: Update or correct mailing address for property tax notices Who Should Use It: Property owners who have changed their mailing address or need corrections Function of the Form: Ensures tax bills and notices are sent to the correct address	Electronic Submission
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan New Sign-Up	Purpose of Form: Enrol in a pre-authorized property tax payment plan Who Should Use It: Property owners with up-to-date tax accounts who want automatic withdrawals Function of the Form: Authorizes the City to withdraw payments under selected plan (End-of-Month, Mid-Month, or Due Date)	Electronic Submission
Pre-Authorized Payment Plan Notice of Bank Account Change or Cancellation	Purpose of Form: Update banking information, change the pre-authorized plan, or cancel enrolment in a pre-authorized payment plan Who Should Use It: Property owners changing bank accounts, changing payment plans, or cancelling payment plans Function of the Form: Ensures accurate withdrawals or stops automatic payments	Electronic Submission
Tax Adjustment Application	Purpose of Form: Apply for a rebate or reduction in property taxes under Section 357(1) of the Ontario Municipal Act Who Should Use It: Property owners whose property had a tax class change, was damaged or demolished, or became exempt Function of the Form: Initiates tax relief process for the previous year; requires documentation and Council approval	Paper Submission
Tax Relief Due to Poverty/Illness Application	Purpose of Form: Apply for property tax relief due to extreme poverty or sickness Who Should Use It: Owners of single-family homes meeting income or medical criteria Function of the Form: Starts the relief process; must be accompanied by Financial Disclosure and/or Attending Physician’s Form	Paper Submission
Tax Relief Due to Poverty/Illness - Financial Disclosure Form	Purpose of Form: Provide financial details to support a tax relief application Who Should Use It: Applicants claiming extreme poverty or sickness Function of the Form: Documents income, savings, and household composition for eligibility assessment	Paper Submission
Tax Relief Due to Illness - Attending Physician's Form	Purpose of Form: Verify prolonged illness for tax relief eligibility Who Should Use It: Applicants applying for tax relief due to illness Function of the Form: Confirms illness duration and impact on income; completed by a licensed physician	Paper Submission
Tax Deferral Application	Purpose of Form: Apply to defer the increase in property taxes for low-income seniors or persons with disabilities Who Should Use It: Eligible seniors (65 and up) or persons with disabilities meeting program criteria Function of the Form: Defers annual tax increase; deferred amount becomes payable upon property sale or transfer	Paper Submission
Charity Rebate Application	Purpose of Form: Apply for a 40% property tax rebate for registered charities Who Should Use It: Registered charities occupying eligible commercial or industrial properties Function of the Form: Initiates rebate process; must be accompanied by Landlord Declaration if applicable	Paper Submission
Landlord or Property Owner Declaration	Purpose of Form: Confirm tenancy of a registered charity in an eligible property Who Should Use It: Landlords or property owners leasing to registered charities Function of the Form: Verifies occupancy and supports charity rebate application	Paper Submission
To Switch School Board Support - Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) Form: English - Application for Direction of School Support French - Demande d’affectation des taxes scolaires	Purpose of Form: Change school support designation for property taxes Who Should Use It: Property owners or tenants wishing to direct the education portion of their taxes to a specific school board Function of the Form: Updates MPAC records to reflect chosen school board; affects voting eligibility Please note: This form must be submitted to Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC). For more information, please visit School Support Designation (MPAC).	MPAC Portal
Vacant Home Tax - Declaration Form 2025 and beyond	Purpose of Form: Declare occupancy status for residential properties for taxation years 2025 onward under Vacant Home Tax Who Should Use It: Property owners whose property was vacant for more than 183 days or who are unsure about vacancy status with respect to Vacant Home Tax criteria Function of the Form: Determines if the property is subject to Vacant Home Tax and allows owners to claim exemptions	Paper Submission
Vacant Home Tax - Declaration Form 2024	Purpose of Form: Declare occupancy status for the 2024 taxation year under Vacant Home Tax rules Who Should Use It: Property owners whose property was vacant for more than 140 days between March 27 and December 31, 2024 Function of the Form: Assesses Vacant Home Tax liability for 2024 and enables exemption claims	Paper Submission
Vacant Home Tax - Notice of Complaint Form	Purpose of Form: Dispute a Vacant Home Tax charge after receiving a Vacant Home Tax bill Who Should Use It: Property owners who believe their property was incorrectly assessed and have supporting documentation Function of the Form: Initiates the first step in the dispute process; must be filed within 30 days of the Vacant Home Tax bill	Paper Submission
Vacant Home Tax - Request For Review Form	Purpose of Form: Appeal the outcome of a Vacant Home Tax Audit Determination Notice Who Should Use It: Property owners who disagree with the Audit Determination Notice and want a review by the City Treasurer Function of the Form: Requests a formal review Note: Decision by the Treasurer is final.	Paper Submission