The Town of Cobourg would like to advise residents that incoming and outgoing regular mail will be affected by the current Canada Post labour disruption.
While Canada Post is experiencing a strike, please note the following alternative operations:
Public Meeting Notices
Residents within 120 metres of a proposed development will receive hand-delivered
notices of upcoming Statutory Public Meetings, with 20 days’ notice of the set meeting
date.
Those who reside outside of the Town of Cobourg but own property within the defined
area will have their notices couriered.
Building Permit Payments and Planning Application Payments
Those who have to make a payment may visit the Building and Planning Department
(2nd floor, Victoria Hall) or contact the finance department (905-372-8944) to make an
electronic transfer, or utilize a mail courier service.
Vendor Payments and Invoices
If you are a vendor waiting on payment, you may sign up for electronic funds transfer
(EFT). Email accountspayable@cobourg.ca to request an EFT form.
Customers waiting for invoices may reach out to ar@cobourg.ca. You may also call the
Finance Department with any questions at 905-372-8944.
Tax Due Date
The final billing due date for 2025 tax bills is Tuesday, September 30, 2025. Visit www.cobourg.ca/payingtaxes to learn more about how to pay online, in person, by phone or at your bank.
Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing
You may pay your Parking or By-law Penalty Ticket/Notice, as well as licensing fees, in the following ways:
• In Person: at the Municipal Law Enforcement and Licensing Services Building (201 Second Street), Monday through Friday, between 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. except civic holidays.
• By Phone: 905-372-8380.
• Drop-off Box: Place ticket in envelope with cheque or money order (no cash) in the 24/7 deposit box mail slot located at Victoria Hall on the West Side of building.
• Online: You may pay online via our Parking and By-law portal at https://parking.cobourg.ca/
Please note, those who apply for a dog tag through DocuPet are licensed immediately, however, pet owners will likely experience a delay in receiving their tags by mail.
Alternate Ways to Contact the Town of Cobourg
• Visit the Finance Department in Victoria Hall, 55 King Street West, Cobourg, or utilize the mail drop-box at the west side of the building, to drop off time-sensitive mail in the after-hours mail slot.
• Call 905-372-4301 or email customerservice@cobourg.ca
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