Online Services

The Town of Essex provides a number of convenient options for online services, payments, and more. Below is a summary of each service and how to access it.

EssexAlerts Emergency Alert System

Sign up to receive emergency alerts straight to your preferred device. In the event of an emergency, you will receive time-sensitive messages to your home phone, cellular device, or email account. Learn more and sign up online at www.essex.ca/Alerts

Online Report a Problem

To help keep our community safe and clean, the Town of Essex encourages residents to report problems related to roadways, ditches, storm and sanitary sewers, water, traffic and a wide variety of municipal maintenance issues. Read the FAQ and submit your issue online through an easy-to-use form which can be accessed at www.essex.ca/ReportAProblem

BizPal for Business Permits and Licenses

Thinking of starting a new business in the Town of Essex? BizPaL is an innovative online service that provides entrepreneurs with simplified access to information about business permits, licences and other requirements needed to start, operate and grow their business from the federal, provincial/territorial and participating municipal governments. Learn more on our BizPal page.

EssexConnect for Program Registration & Facility Booking

Log on to rent a facility or check out all of the recreation programs and activities we offer. Sign up for an account and pay for your rental or program registration from the comfort of your own home. Sign up for an account online at www.essexconnect.ca

Virtual City Hall for Property Tax Payments

Check your property tax account and pay your bill online with the Virtual City Hall system. Roll and tax account numbers are required to sign up. Learn more and register at www.essex.ca/VCH or www.essex.ca/VirtualCityHall

Essex Fire & Rescue Burn Permit Application

Help reduce the number of unneccessary emergency calls by applying for an Open Air Burn Permit with Essex Fire & Rescue Services. If you plan on conducting an open air burn, fill out the free online form to inform our emergency responders. Learn more and fill out the application online at Essex Fire & Rescue Services Burn Permit Application.