Sale of Land by Public Tender

FORM 6
SALE OF LAND BY PUBLIC TENDER
Municipal Act, 2001
Ontario Regulation 181/03, Municipal Tax Sale Rules

THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF FORT ERIE

Take notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the lands described below and will be received until 3:00 p.m. local time on May 13, 2026, at Fort Erie Town Hall, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie, Ontario.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day as soon as possible after 3:00 p.m. at Fort Erie Town Hall, 1 Municipal Centre Drive, Fort Erie.

Description of Lands:

1. Roll No. 27 03 020 009 03500 0000; 1408 Dominion Rd., Fort Erie; PIN 64206-0057 (LT); LT 846 PL 440 Bertie; LT 847 PL 440 Bertie; LT 848 PL 440 Bertie; Fort Erie; File No. 24-08;
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $211,000 ($80,600 RT; $130,400 CT).
Minimum tender amount: $82,811.62

2. Roll No. 27 03 020 019 43000 0000; 411 Jordyn Dr., Fort Erie; PIN 64218-0425 (LT); PT LT 47 PL M84 Fort Erie PT 14, 59R12159; Fort Erie; File No. 24-11;
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $257,000 RT.
Minimum tender amount: $77,428.97

3. Roll No. 27 03 030 001 47801 0000; Beacon Hill NS, Fort Erie; PIN 64179-0393 (LT); PT LT 110 PL 59M208 Fort Erie PTS 4 & 5, 59R11809; PT LT 158 PL 59M208 Fort Erie PT 1, 59R11809; S/T LT92134, LT92136, LT92137 & LT92138; T/W EASE OVER BLK 185 PL 59M208 AS IN LT239171; Fort Erie; File No. 24-15;
According to the last returned assessment roll, the assessed value of the land is $118,000 RT.
Minimum tender amount: $33,935.99

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. The deposit must be made by certified cheque, bank draft, or money order payable to the municipality.

Except as noted below, the municipality makes no representation regarding title, Crown interests, or any other matters relating to the lands to be sold. Responsibility for confirming these matters rests with potential purchasers. Any interests of the Federal or Provincial Crown that encumber the land at the time of the tax sale will continue to encumber the land after registration of the tax deed. The assessed value may or may not reflect the current market value.

Pursuant to the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act, S.C. 2022, c. 10, s. 235, effective January 1, 2023, non-Canadians are prohibited from purchasing residential property, as defined in the legislation. Contraventions may result in fines and a court order to sell the property.

The municipality assumes no responsibility for ensuring compliance with the Act and makes no representations in this regard. Prospective bidders are solely responsible for compliance and are advised to seek legal advice before participating.

Transfers of properties containing at least one and not more than six single family residences 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. The successful purchaser must pay the tendered amount plus accumulated taxes and any applicable taxes, including land transfer tax and HST.

Take Notice: Where a refund is claimed by a qualifying first-time homebuyer under the Land Transfer Tax Act, the municipality requires the purchaser to retain legal counsel to complete the transfer.

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 Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender, visit:
OntarioTaxSales.ca

Or, if no internet access is available, contact:

Danna Li
Supervisor of Revenue & Collections
The Corporation of the Town of Fort Erie
1 Municipal Centre Drive
Fort Erie ON L2A 2S6
905-871-1600