Provides information, reports, analysis and guidance to City Council, the Public and City Departments regarding financial operations of the City

• prepares, issues and collects property tax bills for all properties within the City of Barrie
• responsible for Water and Wastewater billing
• processing of accounts receivable and accounts payable
• handles corporate purchasing requirements
• prepares City's annual financial statements
• prepares City's operating and capital budgets
• updates and administers the Development Charges Act
• handles all consolidated financial reporting requirements for the City and related boards
• responsible for investing and borrowing of funds
• Issue debentures relating to capital projects

Questions pertaining to assessment values and property description should be directed to the Municipal Property Assessment Corporation (see separate record)

Canada Post Strike

Effective November 15, 2024, Canada Post operations have shut down and mail service has stopped, after Canadian Union of Postal Workers (CUPW) and Canada Post failed to reach a negotiated settlement.

Residents are still obligated to pay property tax and water/wastewater bills, as well as any fines/infractions, including court service fines and parking tickets, by the due date. To avoid late fees, interruptions, or delays, residents are encouraged to use alternate payment or delivery methods. Click here for details.

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