Home, Property & Utilities

Find everything you need to manage your home and property in Central Elgin, including property taxes, garbage and recycling, water and wastewater services, building and renovation information, permits, and short-term rental accommodations.

Building & Construction

Find information about the Ontario Building Code and Building By-Law, check to see if your project requires a permit, apply for a building permit and book an inspection.

Building & Renovating
Designated Heritage Properties

Central Elgin's natural and cultural heritage helps tell the story of our community. Find information on heritage designation, the Heritage Review Process Guidelines, and the process for designating heritage properties in Central Elgin.

Designated Heritage Properties
Garbage & Recycling

Find your garbage collection schedule, recycling information, and yard and leaf waste details. Learn how to dispose of hazardous and oversized items, and report missed collections or other waste collection issues.

Garbage & Recycling
Municipal Drains

Learn about municipal drains, how drains are created or improved and find information on the Drainage Act.

Municipal Drains
Property Taxes

Learn how property taxes are calculated, view tax bill due dates and payment options, sign up for the Pre-Authorized Payment Plan or Property Tax Portal, and request tax certificates.

Property Tax
Short-Term Rental Accommodations

Find information about Central Elgin's Short-Term Rental Licensing Program, including licensing requirements, application details, and how to check whether a property is licensed.

Short-Term Rental Licensing
Water & Wastewater

Learn about Central Elgin's water and wastewater systems, water rates and billing, and bulk water services. Find information on understanding your utility bill, signing up for e-billing, and managing your account information.

Water & Wastewater

View the Latest News from Central Elgin

View recent media releases, public service announcement and public notices.

News