Questions

When is the library open?

Currently only open for curbside pick up. To see the current collections and process please go here.

January to June & September to December
Tuesday               11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Thursday             11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Saturday              10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Extended hours for July & August
Tuesday               10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday         10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday             10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Friday                   10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Saturday              11:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

When is the Chief Building Official in the office?

The Chief Building Official is scheduled to service our area on Thursdays from 1-2:30pm. It is requested that you schedule an appointment with Gerry directly as most questions may be facilitated over the phone or by email. Mr. Strong can be contacted at 705-626-7143 or emailed at mantechgs@gmail.com on weekdays during regular business hours. Please also find the building application here and all permit fees will be advised to you by your Chief Building Official.

What is the tax rate in Assiginack?

CLASS MUNICIPAL RATE EDUCATION RATE TOTAL RATE
Residential 0.01514052 0.00161 0.01675052
Multi-Residential 0.01514052 0.00161 0.01675052
Commercial Occupied 0.01438349 0.00886167 0.02324516
Commercial Vacant 0.01006845 0.00753242 0.01760087
Industrial Occupied 0.01165820 0.00683959 0.01849779
Industrial Vacant 0.00757783 0.00564266 0.01322049
Pipelines 0.01698009 0 0.01698009
Farm 0.00378513 0.00040250 0.00418763
Managed Forest 0.00378513 0.00040250 0.00418763

Are you a new property owner?

If you purchased property in the Township of Assiginack, you must ensure that your property and contact information is up-to-date with the municipality.

Your lawyer can notify the Township by either sending an email to fbond@assiginack.ca or by way of a letter indicating the new owner’s information.

Only the property owner can discuss their tax or utility account, a third party is not authorized without written consent from the owner.

To understand how property assessment and taxation works, please watch this video.

We now have Ratepayer ID Cards available to ensure a our Marina and Landfill attendants are able to verify your residency and confirm your level of access. Please contact the Municipal Office to make an appointment to get yours 705-859-3196.

When are the tax due dates?

Two tax bills are sent out each year. The interim tax bill has two installment due dates in March and June of each year.  The Final Tax bill has two installment due dates in August and October of each year.

When is the landfill open?

Tuesday’s and Saturday’s from 10 am to 8 pm.

Check with the Municipal Office for Holiday Hours (705) 859-3196.

We now have Ratepayer ID Cards available to ensure a our Marina and Landfill attendants are able to verify your residency and confirm your level of access. Please contact the Municipal Office to make an appointment to get yours 705-859-3196.