The Municipal Act, 2001, allows a municipality to sell a property when taxes are in arrears for approximately two years. This process includes multiple steps to allow property owners time to bring their accounts into good standing.  However, once a Tax Arrears Certificate has been registered for one year, the municipality is permitted to sell the property.

Governing Legislation

Tax Sales rules are governed by provincial legislation. The following web site http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca contains the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sale Rules.

Current Tax Sale Listings

The City is selling two properties for property tax arrears. The sale will be conducted by way of sealed tenders and accepted in person to the Customer Service Centre, registered mail or courier up until 3:00 p.m. on April 8, 2026. Bidders are encouraged to consult the Municipal Act, 2001, and relevant regulations, as well as a lawyer concerning the strict rules dealing with tax sales. In the event the Frequently Asked Questions page (see link below) does not answer all of your questions, you can contact Patricia at 519-332-0330 ext. 3333 or by e-mail patricia.difederico@sarnia.ca. Please note the City is not able to give legal advice. For information on the available property click on the relevant link below:

287 Mitton Street S.

775 Cardiff Drive

Tax Sales rules are legislated by provincial legislation. The following web site http://www.e-laws.gov.on.ca contains the Municipal Act, 2001 and Ontario Regulation 181/03 Municipal Tax Sale Rules.

Property Taxes