Tax Sales | Town of Midland

In accordance with the Municipal Act, 2001, properties with taxes in arrears for two years may be subject to tax sale. The Town can register a Tax Arrears Certificate on the title, which begins the tax sale process. If the outstanding taxes, penalties, and interest are not paid within one year, the property may be sold to recover the debt.

If you have any questions regarding tax sales in Midland, send your enquiries to taxsale@midland.ca. You can also find more information on tax sales on the Ontario Tax Sales.

Active Tax Sales

There are currently no active tax sales.

Closed Tax Sales

Find the recent closed tax sales below.

174 Sixth St, Midland, ON L4R 1G6

Tender published: June 5, 2025
Tender closes: July 10, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. local time
Description of Land: Roll No. 43 74 010 005 10400 0000; 174 SIXTH ST., MIDLAND; PIN 58460-0205 (LT); LT 17 W/S SIXTH ST PL 306 MIDLAND; MIDLAND; File No. SOMD23-03

This Tax Sale has been completed, see the Ontario Tax Sales website for more information.

Minimum Tender Amount: $78,009.23

742 Birchwood Dr, Midland, ON L4R 2P7

Tender published: February 29, 2024
Tender closes: April 4, 2024 at 3:00 p.m. local time
Description of Land: Roll No. 43 74 020 013 20000 0000; 742 BIRCHWOOD DR., MIDLAND; PIN 58475-0160 (LT); File No. 21-02;.

This Tax Sale has been completed, see the Ontario Tax Sales website for more information.

Minimum Tender Amount: $92,374.83

How the Tax Sale Process Works

The Town will notify the property owner that the property taxes are in arrears.
The property owner will receive a tax arrears certificate that indicates the property will be sold if outstanding taxes are not paid within one year.
Once the tax arrears certificate is registered, partial payment cannot be accepted.
One year after the tax arrears certificate has been registered, the Town can advertise a Sale of Land by Public Tender in the next municipal tax sale.
Once the property has been advertised, a Sale of Land by Public Tender package will be available to purchase. Applicable fees may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the minimum tender amount reflect the value of a tax property?

No, the property may be worth much more or much less than the minimum tender amount.

Are there open houses on tax sale properties?

Tax sales are not typical real estate transactions. The current property owner on title may still be occupying the property. Entering on to a property is considered trespassing.

Does the town own or represent the title of the tax sale property?

The municipality makes no representation regarding the title to the property or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold.

What is the responsibility of the tenderer?

It is the responsibility of the tenderer for researching this property to see if it is a good investment and researching the legislated requirements and provisions of the tax sale procedure.

Where can you obtain a tender package?

A Sale of Land by Public Tender package can be obtained from the Town office or on the Ontario Tax Sales website.

If my tender is not successful, how do I get my deposit back?

Unsuccessful tenders will not be returned on the day of the tax sale opening. Tender packages and deposits will be available for pick up starting 5-7 business days after the sale date.

For in person pick up:

Please make an appointment by sending your request through email taxsale@midland.ca

575 Dominion Ave
Midland ON L4R 3V7
Monday to Friday 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Valid Government issued photo identification is required for pick up:

Ontario Driver License
Canadian Passport
Ontario Photo Card
Canadian Permanent Resident Card
Articles of Incorporation - if application/deposit issued under a company name
Signed letter of authorization – if name does not appear on the application/cheque, or if a company has multiple owners

If the Government issued identification does not include an address or the address listed on the submitted tender is not the same. Additional verification is required.

If arrangements are not made with the Town to pick up the package and deposit within 10 business days after the tax sale date, they will be sent to the address provided on the application form (Form 7) via mail, applicable fees may apply.