The Town of Essex issues two property tax notices each year, with four installment dates:

• Interim Tax Notice: mailed in February
• Payment due: last business day of February
• Payment due: last business day of April
• Final Tax Notice: mailed in July
• Payment due: last business day of July
• Payment due: last business day of October

The Town offers several convenient ways to pay your property taxes, including online and telephone banking, in person at Town Hall, pre-authorized payment options and e-billing.

If your mortgage company pays your property taxes on your behalf, your tax notice is still provided to you for your records. If you're unsure who is responsible for paying your taxes, contact your financial institution.

Learn more about tax payment options, e-billing, property assessments, and more on our Property Tax Page.

Water and wastewater billing is managed by the Town of Essex. As a new property owner, you'll need to make sure your water account is properly established. Water and wastewater accounts are billed monthly.

You can manage your account through myEssex, including viewing your account and making payments. The Town also offers pre-authorized payments and paperless billing.

If you're moving into a property, selling a property or need a final meter reading, make sure you submit the appropriate request to the Town.

Good to know: Paperless water/wastewater billing is available and provides a $1.25 discount per bill!

Learn more about payment options, pre-authorized payments, e-billing, and more on our Water/Wastewater webpage. 

The Town of Essex offers residential curbside collection for garbage, recycling, organics (green bin), yard waste and white goods

Your collection schedule depends on where you live. View the collection calendar to learn more about your collection dates. 

Learn more about garbage, recycling, green bin, and yard waste collection on our Garbage and Recycling webpage. 

Many of the utility services at your home are provided by companies other than the Town of Essex.

Electricity

Depending on where you live, your electricity provider may be:

E.L.K. Energy
519-776-5291

or

Hydro One
1-800-434-1235

Check your home's existing utility information or electricity bill to determine your provider.

Natural Gas

Natural gas service is provided by Enbridge Gas. Questions about billing and payments? Call 1-877-362-7434.

Internet & Telephone

Internet and telephone services are available from a number of providers, including Bell, Cogeco, WaveDirect, Xplornet, Starlink and TekSavvy. Availability varies by location.

Before You Dig

Planning to install a fence, deck, pool, landscaping or complete other outdoor work? Contact Ontario One Call before you dig.

Learn more about the Town of Essex Utility Providers on the Utility Providers webpage.  

Dogs are an important part of the Essex community and dog owners have responsibilities under the Town's Animal Control By-law.

If you own a dog, remember to:

• Licence your dog every year
• Keep your dog's Town-issued tag attached to its collar
• Keep your dog on a leash in public areas unless you're at an official off-leash dog park
• Pick up after your dog
• Follow the Town's animal-control requirements
• Keep your dog safe and properly cared for

A maximum of three dogs per household is permitted under the Town's current requirements.

Learn more and manage your dog tags on the Dogs webpage.

Essex Centre Dog Park

Essex has an off-leash dog park at 60 Fairview Avenue West, near the Essex Centre Sports Complex.

Dogs using the park must have current vaccinations and dog tags and remain under the handler's supervision and voice control.

There's plenty to explore across Essex. The Town operates parks, playgrounds, recreational facilities and trails throughout Essex Centre, Harrow, McGregor and Colchester.

You'll find places to:

• Walk and explore
• Play with the kids
• Enjoy a picnic
• Play sports
• Cool off at a splash pad
• Spend time with your dog
• Connect with your neighbours

Learn more about the Town of Essex Parks, Playgrounds and Trails. 

Looking to get active, meet people or find something for the kids? The Town offers recreation opportunities for residents of all ages, including:

• Aquatics
• Public skating
• Camps
• Sports and activities
• Adult programs
• Drop-in activities
• Arts and culture
• Community programs
• Special events

Learn more about Recreation Programs and Activities.

The Essex County Library provides library services to residents throughout the region. Within the Town of Essex, library branches are located in:

• Essex
• Harrow
• McGregor

Your local library is more than books. Explore programs, digital resources, community activities and other services available through the library system.

Find your Local Library.

There's always something happening in Essex.

Explore the Town's community calendar for:

• Festivals
• Community events
• Recreation activities
• Arts and culture
• Public meetings
• Seasonal events
• Local activities

View the Community Calendar to learn about upcoming events and sign-up for event notifications. 

School-aged children in Essex are served by local public and Catholic school boards.

For information about school boundaries, registration, transportation and programs, contact the appropriate school board directly.

Contact the Greater Essex County District School Board (public) at 519-255-3200 or the Windsor-Essex Catholic District School Board at 519-253-2481.

For Catholic education in French, contact Conseil scolaire de district des écoles catholiques du Sud-Ouest (French Catholic) at 519-948-9227.

If you're planning to start or operate a business in Essex, the Town can help you understand municipal requirements, permits and licences.

BizPaL is also available to help identify permits and licences that may be required from municipal, provincial and federal governments.

Learn more about Economic Development in the Town of Essex.