Pre-Authorized Payment Plan

On April 8, City Council approved to extend the penalty free period for late payments of municipal property taxes.

2020 Property Tax FAQs

The Fort Electronic Payment Plan (FEPP) is a convenient way to pay your utilities and property taxes.

Withdrawals for utilities and taxes are processed on the 15th of each month.

Eligibility

You are eligible for FEPP if:

  • Your utility account is paid in full at the time of application
  • Your tax account is paid in full for the months previous to the application date
  • You have a chequing account at a financial institution
  • Your Mortgage Company is NOT currently paying your property taxes

Apply for FEPP

Applications are accepted year-round. Application forms are available at City Hall or can be downloaded online:

Download the Utility FEPP Application

Download the Property Tax FEPP Application

A void cheque of pre-authorized banking form must be attached to each application.

Account Updates and Cancellations

It is your responsibility to inform the Finance Department if you:

  • changed your financial institution or
  • sold your property.

Cancellation or change of financial institution account forms are due 15 days before the next payment is due. Any overdue balances may be subject to penalties or fees.

Download the FEPP Account Cancellation Form

Download the Change of Financial Institution Form

Download the Utilities/Taxes Change of Address Form

The City will cancel FEPP when:

  • Two returned payments occur in a year
  • Property is sold
  • Owner is deceased
  • Bank account is closed