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The Municipality of South Huron has issued an update for residents and businesses as the Canada Post strike continues to affect mail delivery. Because of the disruption, bills, invoices, and other correspondence from the Municipality may arrive late, including water bills, property tax bills, and other important mail.
If you have recently mailed a payment, the Municipality has processed all mail that has been received so far. Anyone who mailed a cheque last week is encouraged to call the office at 519-235-0310 to confirm whether their payment has arrived. The Municipality reminds everyone that it is the property owner’s responsibility to ensure payments are made on time, even during postal service disruptions.
Upcoming payment deadlines remain in place. Stephen quarterly water bills are due on October 31st, and will be available for pick-up at Town Hall after Thanksgiving weekend. The second installment of the 2025 final property tax bills is due on November 15th.
During the strike, utility and water bills will still be issued, and due dates will not change. Residents who normally receive their bills by mail are encouraged to sign up for eBilling. By registering online, bills will be sent as a PDF to the email address of your choice before the due date. Those who prefer a paper bill can collect it at the Municipal Office after Thanksgiving weekend or call 519-235-0310 ext. 233 to receive their account information over the phone.
The Municipality strongly advises against sending payments through the mail during the strike, as delayed delivery could lead to missed deadlines and late fees. Instead, payments can be made through online credit card payments, internet or telephone banking, in person at the Municipal Office, automated banking machines, or through pre-authorized payment plans.
The pre-authorized payment option is a reliable way to make sure bills are always paid on time. Residents can choose to have the amount withdrawn automatically on the due date or set up a monthly plan where a fixed amount is taken from their account at the end of each month.
Vendors are encouraged to drop off invoices directly at the Municipal Office or email them to ap@southhuron.ca. Vendors can also sign up for direct deposit by filling out the Vendor Request for Payment by Direct Deposit form.
Public planning notices will continue to be posted on the Municipality’s website, and on-site postings will stay in place as usual. For more information, including links to sign up for eBilling and pre-authorized payments, residents can visit the Municipality of South Huron’s website.
