Tax & Water Payments

Pre-Authorized Payments

This payment option is a convenient and secure way to pay property tax bills and water bills automatically from your bank account.

Pre-Authorized Property Tax Payment Plan - The frequency of the bank withdrawals is optional:

       Option 1: 10 monthly payments (February to November)

       Option 2: Payments on the regular Installment Due Dates

To sign-up, complete the Pre-Authorized Property Tax Payment Plan form

Pre-Authorized Water Payment Plan - The frequency of the bank withdrawals is as per the due date listed on the bill.  

To sign-up, complete the Pre-Authorized Water Payment Plan form

Online or Telephone Banking

Payments can be made online or by telephone with your bank. To pay online, you’ll need to add the City as a payee. 

Property taxes: Search “Orillia” in the payee search and select the property tax option from the payee list to add the City. ​The 12-digit roll number, on your tax bill, is the account number you will use with no dashes.

Example: 123456780000

Water and Sewer: Search “Orillia” in the payee search and select the water option from the payee list to add the City. The WS water account number, on your water bill, is the account number you will use with no space or decimal point. 

Example: WS12345678

Financial Institutions

Property tax and water payments can also be paid at most financial institutions. 

Property Tax Payments: The 12-digit roll number, on your tax bill, is the account number you will use with no dashes.

Water and Sanitary Sewer Payments: The WS water account number, on your water bill, is the account number you will use with no space or decimal point. 

Please note: Payments made through your bank can take 3-5 business days to reach our office. Payment is credited to the account the date it is received in our office. Please contact your banking institution to confirm.

In Person

City Centre - First Floor Treasury Counter

Payments of debit, cash or cheque can be made at the City Centre during regular business hours: 

City Centre - Afterhours Drop Slot - CHEQUES ONLY

Payments can also be made by dropping off a cheque in the City Centre afterhours drop slot, located outside the main doors at 50 Andrew Street. South.

By Mail

Alternative methods may also be available, subject to a specific fee. For more information, go to the City Fees page.