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Important Information on Water, Wastewater, and Tax Bill Payments

With the ongoing Canada Post labour disruption, the Municipality of Port Hope is encouraging residents to seek out alternative methods for receiving and paying their tax and water/wastewater bills to avoid potential delays. You are responsible for paying your bill on time.

Alternative Methods to Receive Your Bills

The Municipality offers several ways to obtain your bill, including:

• eBilling – Sign up for ebilling and have your bills delivered directly to your email inbox, no mail required.
• Virtual...

2024 Municipal Holiday Hours

Administrative office holiday hours will take effect beginning on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. and will resume on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at their regular office hours.

During this time, municipal administrative offices remain closed and administrative staff services will not be available.

For urgent services related to water, wastewater or roads, call 905-885-2431 and press * to reach our after-hours emergency line. The after-hours line can also be reached by dialing 1-855-961-7019. 

2024 Updates Transit Services

Residents are advised that free transit services will end on December 31. Starting January 2, regular user fees will apply once again. Thank you to all who utilized the free transit services during the Walton Street Reconstruction, your support and understanding during this period is appreciated.

Additionally, at the November 5, 2024 Council Meeting, a new initiative was approved to support student transportation in Port Hope. Now, students (ages 4 to 17) can ride transit for free during...

Municipality of Port Hope to Welcome New Director of Development Services

For Immediate Release
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 – Port Hope, ON

The Municipality of Port Hope is pleased to announce the appointment of Desta McAdam as the new Director of Development Services, effective January 2, 2025.

In her new role, Ms. McAdam will provide strategic leadership for the Municipality’s Economic Development, Planning and Building divisions, guiding initiatives that promote sustainable growth, tourism, economic vitality, and thoughtful community development.

“I am both honoured and...

2023 Audited Financial Statements

Residents are advised that the 2023 Audited Financial Statements are now complete. Please contact our Finance Department by email for copies of the financial statements.