Canada Post strike disrupts mail service to and from the City of Markham

MARKHAM, ON – November 18, 2024 – A Canada-wide postal strike has been called by The Canadian Union of Postal Workers. Mail delivery to and from the City of Markham will be disrupted and residents and businesses are advised to make alternative arrangements for payments to the City, including interim property taxes and by-law infractions.

To avoid late payment fines, use an alternate payment method, such as, in-person or online.

Parking Tickets and By-Law Infractions

Online: 

On the Pay a Parking Ticket page, click on the green Ticket Search button. This will begin the online payment process.

By Telephone:

Available 24 hours a day.
Phone: 1.888.948.1408
*Payment option above may be subject to additional processing fees.

In-Person:

Markham Civic Centre, Thornhill Entrance
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario L3R 9W3
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Please note: Cash payments are not accepted.

Property Taxes

For your convenience, consider enrolling in the Markham ePropertyTax system. Receive email notification when your bill is ready and pay from the comfort of your own home. 

You can also view full payment option details through the Tax Payment Options page.

In summary, City of Markham property taxes can be paid:

Through your bank:

You can pay your property tax bill at most banks through internet banking and in-person at the branch.

At the Civic Centre:

Markham Civic Centre, Thornhill Entrance
101 Town Centre Boulevard
Markham, Ontario L3R 9W3
Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM
Please note: Cash payments are not accepted.

Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan:

Choose a payment schedule that meets your needs and pay in 4, 6 or 11 instalments.  For more details, visit the Pre-Authorized Tax Payment Plan accordion on Tax Payment Options page or contact Customer Service via email or by phone at 905.477.5530 to enroll. 

Committee of Adjustment 

During the ongoing Canada Post labour disruption, notices of upcoming Committee of Adjustment meetings will not be provided by standard mailing. Pursuant to the legislative requirements of the Planning Act, as amended, and as outlined in O.Regs 197/96 and 200/96, respectively, a Notice of Hearing may be provided by posting it, with the time and date of the meeting, on the City’s website.  

Notices for upcoming Committee of Adjustment meetings may be found on the Meeting Agendas, Minutes, and Staff Reports portion of the Committee of Adjustment website. Notices will be posted approximately two weeks prior to the scheduled hearing date.

Should you have any questions regarding the status of an upcoming application or meeting, please reach out to Committee of Adjustment staff for further information by calling 905.475.4721 or coa@markham.ca.