Barrie, ON – As of September 25, the Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) has launched a national strike. Canada Post’s operations will shut down during a national strike, which may disrupt mail services to and from the City of Barrie. Property owners/residents are reminded that they are still obligated to pay tax and water/wastewater bills as well as any fines/infractions by the due date.
Other options for paying your water/wastewater and tax bills include:
- Pay Your Bills Online: Use online banking or an online bill payment service provider.
- In-Person Payments: Visit your bank, Service Barrie (First floor of City Hall – 70 Collier Street, open Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.) or drop off a cheque in the drop boxes located at the front entrance of City Hall (70 Collier Street).
The City also encourages residents to sign up for the property tax pre-authorized payment plan.
If you mailed a cheque for the September 29 property tax due date after September 19, and would like to confirm its receipt, please contact Service Barrie at 705-726-4242 or ServiceBarrie@barrie.ca. If your cheque has not been received, please pay through an alternate method (online, in person at your bank or City Hall through the drop box, or at the Service Barrie counter) by September 29. Once Canada Post resumes regular operations and the City receives delayed mail, the City will review accounts before processing cheque payments to ensure they should still be deposited. For more information on payment options and tax due dates, visit barrie.ca/PropertyTaxes.
Residents are encouraged to consider signing up for water e-billing by creating an online water billing account. You will get notified by e-mail when your bill is due—it’s fast and easy. Visit barrie.ca/WaterBilling for more information.
Court Services:
Amid the Canada Post labour disruption, please do not mail your payment. Payments can be made online at paytickets.ca or by phone. If you wish to request a trial, or submit any other application, please email it or attend in person.
| Tickets Starting with 3860 | Tickets Starting with 3861 |
|---|---|
| POA.Barrie@barrie.ca | POA.Orillia@barrie.ca |
| Tel. 705-739-4291 | Tel. 705-326-2960 |
| 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie | 575 West Street S Unit 10, Orillia |
Administrative penalty orders may be delivered by an alternate courier. Penalty orders can be paid through most Canadian banks, in person at 45 Cedar Pointe Drive, Barrie, or by phone at 705-739-4280. For more information on the Administrative Penalty System (APS) and the Provincial Offenses Court System, visit barrie.ca/CourtServices.
Payments for parking tickets are accepted online for a period of 75 days from the date issued.