Due to the Canada Post strike, property tax bills and vendor payments may arrive later than expected.
Property Tax Bills
If you have not received your property tax bill in the mail, you can request a reprint of your tax bill online at no charge. Residents can also request a reprint by contacting 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca to request a copy via email at no charge.
Residents can sign up to receive property tax email or text (SMS) notification.
The September tax bill is due Friday, Oct. 31, 2025.
If you mailed a payment cheque just before the strike was called, please wait until Oct. 17 before inquiring if the municipality received the payment. Response times may be longer than usual due to high volumes.
Property taxes can also be paid by:
- online banking
- cash, debit or cheque at a Customer Contact Centre
- due-date pre-authorized debit
- credit card (fees apply)
Vendor Payments
Vendors can sign up for electronic (EFT) payments or may email invoices directly to hrmaplink@halifax.ca. Cheque pickup may also be arranged at municipal Customer Service Centres with advance notice and valid government-issued ID.
Common questions
- How does the Canada Post strike affect mail I receive from the municipality?
Due to the Canada Post strike, property tax bills and vendor payments currently in the mail system may arrive later than usual.
- What should I do if I haven’t received my property tax bill?
Residents will be able to request a reprint of their tax bill online at no charge. Residents can also request a reprint by contacting 311 or email contactus@311.halifax.ca to request a copy via email at no charge.
- What if I have already mailed a cheque?
If you have mailed a cheque, please wait until closer to the due date to determine if it has been processed. Residents are asked to wait until Oct. 17 before inquiring. If you prefer to make payment by another method, you must place a stop payment on the cheque through your financial institution. The municipality cannot do this on your behalf.
- How can I pay my property taxes?
- Online banking
- Cash, debit or cheque at a Customer Contact Centre
- Due-date pre-authorized debit is also available
- Credit card (completed via third-party and fees will apply
- When is my property tax bill due?
The due date for the September tax bill is the last working day of October, which is Oct. 31, 2025.
- Can I receive my tax bill by email instead of mail?
Yes. Residents can sign up to receive your property tax bill by email.
- What options are available for vendor payments?
Vendors may sign up to receive electronic (EFT) payments by emailing Accounts Payable at: hrmaplink@halifax.ca to initiate. This process normally takes up to 2 weeks due to set up and verification.
- How should I send my invoice to the municipality for payment?
Vendors can send invoices electronically by emailing Accounts Payable at hrmaplink@halifax.ca.
- Will I be able to pick up my cheque payment during the strike?
Vendors may be permitted to pick up cheques at our Customer Service Centres in Alderney Gate or Bayers Road by arrangement only by contacting hrmaplink@halifax.ca. For security purposes, we require the contact’s name in advance and they must show matching government-issued ID to pick up any cheque.
- How can I find out if a cheque to has been issued but not mailed due to the strike?
Contact Accounts Payable at hrmaplink@halifax.ca.