Public Notice – Sale of Land by Public Tender

April 3, 2025

Change in Tender Submission Date

We wish to inform all interested parties that the tender submission date for the purchase of the lands described below has been changed.

Any tenders submitted in error on April 17, 2025, will be refunded in full.

Take Notice that tenders are invited for the purchase of the land(s) described below and will be received until 3:00 pm local time on Thursday May 8th, 2025, at the Municipal Office. 72 EDWARD STREET, PO Box 89, FLINTON, ONTARIO K0H 1P0.

The tenders will then be opened in public on the same day at 3:30 pm at the Municipal Office, 72 EDWARD STREET, PO BOX 89, FLINTON ONTARIO K0H 1P0. The public is invited to watch a livestream of the tender opening using the following link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCLO7ewt7KGVJwxvj_iRvYHg

Description of Lands:

Tenders must be submitted in the prescribed form and must be accompanied by a deposit in the form of a money order or bank draft or certified cheque payable to the municipality and representing at least 20 per cent of the tender amount.

Except as follows, the municipality makes no representation regarding the title to, existing interest in favour of the crown, environmental concerns or any other matters relating to the land(s) to be sold. Any existing Federal or Provincial Crown liens or executions will remain on title and may become the responsibility of the potential purchaser. The assessed value, according to the last returned assessment roll, may or may not be representative of the current market value of the property. Responsibility for ascertaining these matters rests with the potential purchasers.

The municipality assumes no responsibility whatsoever for ensuring bidders/tenderers comply with the Act and makes no representations regarding same. Prospective bidders/tenderers are solely responsible for ensuring compliance with the Act and are advised to seek legal advice before participating in this sale.

Transfers of properties that contain at least one and not more than six single family residences and are transferred to non-residents of Canada or foreign entities, are subject to the Province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax (NRST).

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, it is prohibited for a non-Canadian to purchase, directly or indirectly, any residential property, as those terms are defined in the legislation. Contraventions of the Prohibition on the Purchase of Residential Property by Non-Canadians Act are punishable by a fine, and offending purchasers may be ordered to sell the residential property.

It is the sole responsibility of the tenderers to investigate into the details of what constitutes a non-Canadian, residential property, any exceptions or exclusions, or any other matters or determinations relating to the Act. The municipality accepts no responsibility whatsoever in ensuring that any potential purchasers comply with the Act.

This sale is governed by the Municipal Act, 2001 and the Municipal Tax Sales Rules made under that Act. The successful purchaser will be required to pay the amount tendered plus accumulated taxes, HST and the relevant land transfer tax within fourteen (14) calendar days of being notified that he/she is the successful purchaser.

The lands do not include the mobile homes situate on the lands.

The municipality does not provide an opportunity for potential purchasers to view properties. 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 website of the Government of Ontario Central Forms Repository under the listing for the Ministry of Municipal Affairs.

For further information regarding this sale and a copy of the prescribed form of tender contact: