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Important Update on Embrun Water Restrictions – June 11

Updated: April 30, 2026

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Municipalité de Russell Township
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Property Tax Payments

Due Dates

Property tax payments are due four times a year, between the 25th and 27th of March, May, September, and November.

Did you know? Your property taxes are shared between the Township, the United Counties of Prescott and Russell, and the school board you support.

Virtual Russell

Virtual Russell lets property owners securely access their property tax information online. You can view account details, update your mailing address and sign up for e‑billing.

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Payment Options

Pre-Authorized Payments

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Pre‑authorized payments make paying your property taxes easier. Monthly payments are automatically withdrawn from your bank account, helping you avoid missed deadlines or late fees.

To sign up or make changes, visit the Pre‑Authorized Payment Plan page.

Pre-Authorized Payment and/or e-Billing Form

You can also register for e‑billing only by leaving Section 4 of the form blank.

Important deadlines for pre‑authorized payments

  • Applications, changes, cancellations or new banking information must be received by the 20th of each month
  • Requests must be submitted in writing to the Finance Department.

Pay Through Your Bank

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You can pay your property taxes through your financial institution using:

  • Online banking
  • Telephone banking
  • In‑branch payment

Important reminders

  • Use your full 19‑digit roll number, including the “0000” (do not include dashes)

Make your payment at least 3 business days before the due date to avoid late fees

Pay at Town Hall

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You can pay in person at Town Hall using:

  • Cash
  • Cheque
  • Interac

Cheques must:

  • Be made payable to “Township of Russell”
  • Include your tax roll number on the front
  • Have the bill payment stub attached

You may also use the 24‑hour outdoor drop box located to the left of the main Town Hall entrance.

If mailing your payment, allow enough time to avoid late charges.

Returned or Late Payments

  • Returned or rejected payments (including NSFs and stopped payments) are charged a $25 fee
  • Late payments are charged 1.25% interest per month, applied on the first day of each month until paid

Updating Your Contact Info

Please notify the Finance Department or 613-443-3066 as soon as possible if your mailing or email address changes. Not receiving a tax bill does not cancel penalty or interest charges.

Reprint a Tax Bill

A fee of $5 applies for reprinting a tax bill. Keep your bill for your records, as it may be needed for income tax purposes.

Tax Certificates

A tax certificate shows the current tax status of a property and, if applicable, the water and wastewater account balance.

To request a tax certificate:

  • Submit a written request with a cheque for $85
  • Make cheques payable to “Township of Russell”
  • Mail your request to:
    Township of Russell
    717 Notre‑Dame Street
    Embrun, ON K0A 1W1

For urgent requests, email the Finance Department.

Tax Rates

Every effort is made to ensure posted tax rates are accurate. For official or legal confirmation, contact the Finance Department.

2026 Tax Rates by Property Class

Tax Class Description Class Municipal (%) Counties (%) School (%) Fire Protection (%) Total (%)
Residential RT 0.00640407 0.00502406 0.00153000 0.00009198 0.01305011
Multi-Residential MT 0.00640407 0.00502406 0.00153000 0.00009198 0.01305011
New Construction Multi-Residential NT 0.00640407 0.00502406 0.00153000 0.00009198 0.01305011
Commercial, Shopping Centre, Parking lot CT, ST, GT, ZT (PIL CF CH XF) 0.00922826 0.00723967 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.02535991
Commercial, Shopping Centre – Vacant Unit Excess Land CU, SU 0.00922826 0.00723967 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.02535991
Commercial – Vacant Land CX 0.00922826 0.00723967 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.02535991
Commercial – New Construction XT 0.00922826 0.00723967 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.02535991
Commercial Vacant Unit Excess Land / New Construction XU, XX, ZU 0.00922826 0.00723967 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.02535991
Industrial IT IH (PIL = IG no ed, IF) 0.01567007 0.01229333 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.03685538
Industrial – Vacant Unit Excess Land IU 0.01567007 0.01229333 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.03685538
Industrial Vacant Land IX (PIL – IK) 0.01567007 0.01229333 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.03685538
Industrial, New Construction JT 0.01567007 0.01229333 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.03685538
Industrial – Vacant Unit Excess Land, New Construction JU JX 0.01567007 0.01229333 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.03685538
Aggregate Extraction VT 0.01275084 0.01000316 0.00511100 0.00009198 0.02795698
Pipeline PT 0.00906681 0.00711301 0.00880000 0.00009198 0.02507180
Farmlands FT 0.00160102 0.00125602 0.00038250 0.00009198 0.00333152
Managed Forests TT 0.00160102 0.00125602 0.00038250 0.00009198 0.00333152

The 2027 tax rates will be available in June of 2027.

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