Find out any properties that are being publically sold and learn about tax sales.
What is a tax sale?
A tax sale is a public sale of properties with unpaid taxes. The sale of land is by public tender and allows the recovery of the tax owed. The City first registers a tax arrears certificate on the title of a property with unpaid taxes for at least 2 years. If the taxes are not paid within 1 year of registering the certificate, the property can be sold.
How do tax sales work?
Every tax sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that act. The City will advertise the property sale through the public tender process. During the sale, the outstanding taxes could be resolved, resulting in the property being cancelled. The listed properties are not owned by the City of Niagara Falls but remain in the property owner's control until a successful bidder has been determined and the legal process is completed.
These are not typical real estate sales. If you wish to participate in a sale, you should get legal advice from a lawyer and follow the tax sale rules.
Form of tender and payment
- Visit the Ontario Centre Forms Repository or Ontario Tax Sales to get information and the required form of tender.
- Tenders must be submitted on the correct form and include a deposit of at least 20% of the tender amount (certified cheque, bank draft or money order payable to the City of Niagara Falls)
- The successful bidder must pay the amount tendered plus any applicable taxes, such as accumulated taxes, land transfer tax, and HST.
Listing of properties available for sale by public tender
Tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described in the advertisement below. Tenders will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on August 6, 2025, at the MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario. The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the MacBain Community Centre.
Advertisement of current tax sale (form 6)
Form 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
THE CORPORATION OF THE CITY OF NIAGARA FALLS
Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on August 6, 2025, at the MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Road, Niagara Falls, Ontario.
The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at the MacBain Community Centre, 7150 Montrose Rd, Niagara Falls, Ontario
Description of Lands:
Roll No. 27 25 110 002 13200 0000; 8891 MONTROSE RD., NIAGARA FALLS; PIN 64262-0023 (LT); PT TWP LT 210 STAMFORD AS IN RO492942, EXCEPT RO131090; NIAGARA FALLS; File No. 23-15
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $95,000
Minimum tender amount: $28,304.33
Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit of at least 20 per cent of the tender amount, which deposit shall be made by way of a certified cheque/bank draft/ money order payable to the municipality.
Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to or any other matters relating to the land to be sold. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property.
Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235 (the “Act”), effective January 1, 2023, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.
The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act, and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.
Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).
This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes and any taxes that may be applicable, such as a land transfer tax and HST.
The municipality has no obligation to provide vacant possession to the successful purchaser.
A copy of the prescribed form of tender is available on the website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.
For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit:
www.OntarioTaxSales.ca
or if no internet access available, contact:
Anthony Scaringi
Tax Collections and Appeals Officer
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
7150 Monrose Road
Niagara Falls, ON L2H 3N3
905-356-7521 Ext. 4302
[email protected]
www.niagarafalls.ca/taxsales
Current tax sale with status
Please view the advertisement for more information about the sale and property details.
| August 6, 2025 | 8891 Montrose Rd | View Map | 2725110002132000000 | $28,304.33 | $95,000 | Sale of Land by Public Tender |
| Sale Date | Address or Description of Lands | Map | Roll Number | Minimum Tender Amount | Assessed Value | Status |
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Previous tax sale property results
| Sale Date | Address or Description of Lands | Map | Roll Number | Minimum Tender Amount | Assessed Value | Result |
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| May 8, 2025 | 7863 Garner Rd | View Map | 2725110002037000000 | $713,416.66 | $9,000 | No valid tenders received |
| May 8, 2025 | 6167 Churchill St | View Map | 2725080002024000000 | | $121,000 | Cancelled |
| May 8, 2025 | 6811 Stamford Green Dr | View Map | 2725040008143000000 | $29,886.07 | $214,000 | Cancelled |
| May 8, 2025 | 6820 Mountain Rd | View Map | 2725040001071010000 | $79,371.08 | $865,000 | Cancelled |
| May 8, 2025 | 5157 Centre St | View Map | 2725030004001000000 | $23,755.45 | $48,000 | Sold - $30,100.00 |
| May 8, 2025 | 14-7370 Monastery Dr | View Map | 2725100003964130000 | | $209,000 | Cancelled |
| May 8, 2025 | 8891 Montrose Rd | View Map | 2725110002132000000 | $24,108.16 | $95,000 | Postponed |
| June 27, 2024 | 8646 Champlain Dr | View Map | 2725120006057000000 | $27,405.60 | $229,000 | Successful bid $397,000 |
| June 27, 2024 | 5059 Palmer Av | View Map | 2725020003066000000 | $102,741.53 | $344,000 | Cancelled |
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Contact
Anthony Scaringi
Tax Collections and Appeals Officer
The Corporation of the City of Niagara Falls
4310 Queen Street
P.O. Box 1023
Niagara Falls, ON L2E 6X5
(905) 356-7521 Ext. 4302
