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Tax Sale Legislation and Rules

Municipal Tax Sale Legislation

Part XI, Municipal Act, 2001

Municipal Tax Sales Rules

Ontario Regulation 181/03

Tax Sales in the News

 

One Penny Paradise

He got out his calculator and discovered that his rival’s
deposit was a fraction of a cent less than the required 20%

https://www.taxsaleproperty.org/Articles/A-Penny-Saved—-Is-A-Cottage.html

One Foot of Interest 

One foot purchased by tax sale for $5000 is now being sold. See how much it is being sold for:

https://www.blogto.com/real-estate-toronto/2021/12/1060-danforth-avenue-toronto/

Community Betrayed

A sad story for the Croatian Credit Union resulting in 31 tax sales:

https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2010/09/27/a_community_betrayed.html

Cunningham vs. Front of Yonge

The case that changed the law in Ontario:

https://www.realtax.ca/wordpress/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/Cunningham-v-Front-of-Yonge-article.pdf

Municipal Surplus Property Website

Surplusproperty. Ca

Ontario Municipal Surplus Properties For Sale

At SurplusProperty.ca you will find Municipal surplus properties throughout Ontario that are listed for sale. These properties are owned by the Municipality, City, County, Village, Town or Township. They no longer have a need for these properties, so they list them for sale.

No commission
There is no realtor involved with most of these surplus properties, so there is no commission factored in to the sale price.

Not on MLS
Most of these municipal surplus properties are not shown on MLS

Go to SurplusProperty.ca listings now

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Every year Ontario municipalities offer hundreds of tax sale properties for sale for prices that are a fraction of market value. By law, municipalities do not have to get market value for the property

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What Happens After You Win?💭 Winning a tax sale tender is just the beginning. After you’ve paid the balance and the deed is transferred, you officially become the owner.From there, you may need to handle repairs, secure the property, or begin plans for development. It’s the start of a new chapter, and preparation will help you succeed.Want to know what comes next? Contact us to learn more! ... See MoreSee Less
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Deadlines matter in tax sales. From submitting your tender to making the final payment, missing a date can mean losing your chance to purchase or forfeiting your deposit.Always mark deadlines clearly in your calendar, set reminders, and give yourself extra time to avoid last-minute problems.Stay on top of important dates by visiting OntarioTaxSales.ca ... See MoreSee Less
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Municipalities rely on property taxes to provide services. When taxes go unpaid, it creates a shortfall that affects the entire community.By selling properties through tax sales, municipalities can recover what is owed and make sure those properties don’t sit vacant or fall into disrepair.For buyers, this process creates a way to purchase land or buildings while also supporting community renewal.Check out OntarioTaxSales.ca to see how tax sales work in your area! ... See MoreSee Less
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Every property offered in a tax sale comes with a tender package. These documents include important details like the minimum bid, terms of sale, and information about the property itself.Taking the time to read and understand this information is critical. Overlooking a detail could mean missing deadlines or not meeting the requirements of the sale.Contact us or visit OntarioTaxSales.ca to ensure you’re fully informed🤝 ... See MoreSee Less
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Tax Sale in the City of Peterborough will be today, December 9, 2025. The tenders will be opened after 3:00 p.m. at The Corporation of the City of Peterborough Office, 500 George St N, Peterborough in the City Board Room. ... See MoreSee Less
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