Welcome to Barrie

Property tax bills are mailed twice per year, and each bill has two installment due dates. There are a variety of payment options depending on what is most convenient for you.

The City encourages property owners to join the Pr​e-Authorized Payment Plan for a convenient, worry-free and secure way to pay property taxes.

When you purchase a newly built home, a property assessment process takes place. The Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (MPAC) will assess the value of your home and send the information to the City of Barrie for property tax billing purposes. This process can take up to three years to complete.

Property Taxes Information

Property owners (or an authorized designate) can create a water account online or in person. If you are a tenant in your new residence, your Tenant Water Account must be set up by the property owner/designate.

The City encourages customers to join the Pr​e-Authorized Payment Plan for a convenient, worry-free and secure way to pay your water bill.

Water/Wastewater Billing information

Enbridge supplies natural gas services to the Barrie area, while hydro is serviced by Alectra or InnPower depending on your home's location.

For delivery of a kitchen catcher or curbside green bin, please submit a request using ServiceBarrie.ca or contact Emterra Environmental at customercare.barrie@emterra.ca or 1-833-253-8207. 

Alternatively, residents can pick up organics bins from the below facilities: 

• City Hall, 70 Collier Street (Service Barrie, first floor)
• Allandale Recreation Centre, 190 Bayview Drive
• East Bayfield Community Centre, 80 Livingstone Street East
• Peggy Hill Team Community Centre, 171 Mapleton Avenue
• City of Barrie Landfill, 272 Ferndale Drive North. Open Tuesday–Saturday, 8:30am–3:30pm. The Waste and Recycling Depot located through the scalehouse at the top of the hill is open year-round. The Recycling Depot located at the lower gate area of the landfill is open April to November only.
   

Upon pickup, photo identification proving Barrie residency must be provided. 

See options for getting organics bins for multi-residential or non-residential properties. 

Please contact Circular Materials’ contractor Emterra Environmental at customercareont@emterra.ca or 1-888-597-1541 for information about replacement recycling boxes.

See options for getting recycling boxes for multi-residential or non-residential properties. 

Calendars are available for pick up at select City facilities. 

Paid parking in downtown Barrie is enforced 9am–5pm on weekdays; three parking pass options are available. In specific waterfront areas, paid parking is enforced 24/7/365 for non-residents and is free for drivers with a Waterfront Parking Permit. 

Parking Information

Parking is prohibited on residential streets between the hours of 12:01am and 7am from December 1 to March 31.

The City of Barrie offers conventional, specialized and on demand transit services. Plan your Barrie Transit trips with the Transit App!

Transit Information

211 Ontario provides information and resources for community programs, counselling, housing, income support and more.  Dial 2-1-1 to reach them directly. 

Libraries are not just about books! The Barrie Public Library is a great resource for those new to Barrie.  Whether in person or online, you can find community events, a Community Volunteer Database, and an information database that brings people and services together. 

​Schools in Barrie are serviced by either the Simcoe County District School Board or the Simcoe Muskoka Catholic School Board. A local radio station houses a list of community churches.

The Ministry of Health and Long Term Care has a program called Health Care Connect that refers Ontario residents who don’t have a physician to a family health care provider who may be accepting new patients. The hospital in Barrie is Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre, located in the North end of the city.

​Visit immigration.simcoe.ca to learn more about feeling welcome, living, working, learning and doing business in Simcoe County.