Merrickville-Wolford encourages and promotes respect for and enjoyment of the environment. The village offers a variety of ways to experience the outdoors:
There are countless ways that each of us can reduce our carbon footprint and work towards preserving and protecting the local environment. Learn more about what you can do to make a difference.
In support of our commitment to the environment, the Village of Merrickville-Wolford has a very active Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC). This committee is composed of volunteers from the community who have been appointed by Council to make recommendations to Council on Environmental matters. Agendas for EAC Meetings are available here.
There are a number of community activities and programs which support our mandate to protect the environment:
The municipality encourages residents to become a part of Eco-events like Earth Hour, Earth Day, the local Merrickville Goes Green Eco-Fair and the Zero Volt Challenge.
The Building Department operates on a full-time basis. The municipality contracts the services of a planner to an outside consultant.
You can contact the Building Department by calling 613-269-4791 ext 258 or by e-mailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
If you want to meet the Chief Building Official, members of the public are strongly encourage to make an appointment by email.
Apply online for a Building Permit
For a complete list of our Building Department fees, click here.
For a complete list of Planning fees, click here.
To view the Building By-law 38-2024, click here.
To view the Outdoor Wood Burning Appliances By-law 28-2024, click here.
When You Need a Building Permit?
Application for Minor Variance or Permission
Application for Permit to Construct or Demolish
Declaration for Application for Building Permit
Application for Consent/Severance
UCLG Applicant Guideline to Consent Process
Application for Sign Permit, please print on legal size paper
Standards and Guidelines for the Conservation of Historic Places in Canada
Class 4 Septic System Application
Class 2 and 3 Sewage System Application
Class 5 (Holding Tank) Agreement
Performance Review Application
Sewage System Maintenance Application
With the warmer weather coming check out Barbecue Safety
Get your Spring Safety Checklist here:
http://safetyinfo.ca/assets/downloads/Checklists/TSSA_homeclist.pdf
Check out these safety tips for RVs, Trailers, and Campers
When Transporting Cylinders:
When Using Cylinders:
Using Propane in your RV or Camper:
Apply for an open air burn permit.
New regulations requiring CO alarms in Ontario residences. Click here for more information on the new regulations.
Environmental Services: 613-269-3247 (Water-Sewer plant)
Environmental Services (Emergency - After hours): 1-800-342-6442
By-Law Enforcement: 613-269-4791 Ext 258
Fire Department: 613-269-4791 Ext 233
The Council of the Corporation of the Village of Merrickville-Wolford approves a budget every year, which includes operating revenues and expenses as well as capital projects. Once the budget by-law has been passed, the annual budget is available for viewing on our website.
The Operating, Capital and Environment Budgets, and other financial documents, for current and previous years can be found in the Documents Library, Financial documents.
For a complete list of our finance and administration fees, click here.
Check out this link to the MPAC assessment/taxation toolkit for further explanation about assessment and taxation on your property.
https://www.mpac.ca/en/OurServices/SupportMunicipalities/PropertyAssessmentandTaxationToolkit
Property Taxes - 2024 Due Dates: February 29, July 31, and September 30.
Property Tax Notices are issued twice per year and are due in three payment installments. Our Interim Tax Notices are issued early in the year and are due at the end of February. Our Final Tax Notices are issued at the beginning of July, with two payment installments, one at the end of July and the other at the end of September.
PLEASE NOTE: SEPTEMBER 30th is a federal holiday. Some banks may not process any payments on this date. If paying online, please ensure your payment is made PRIOR to Sept 30th to avoid any penalties.
Click here to register for E-Notices to receive your notices by email.
Payment Options:
Payments can be made at the municipal office by cash, cheque or debit.
Payments can also be made by registering for our Pre-Authorized Payment Program. This program allows us to withdraw payments from your bank account for your taxes either monthly or by payment installment. To register, please return the completed registration form along with a copy of a VOID cheque to our office, three weeks prior to the start date. Click here for the registration form.
Payments can also be made online through your banking institution, using your entire 19 digit roll number to identify your account. This number begins with ’07 14’. Simply set us up as a Payee by searching for Merrickville-Wolford (Village of) – Taxes.
Payments can also be made in person at your branch.
Please note that payments can be made at any time and will remain as a credit on your accounts.
Utility Notices – Due Dates: January, March, May, July, September, November.
Utility notices are issued every other month on or before the 10th and are due the same month. The billing months do not change.
Click here to register for E-Notices to receive your notices by email.
Click here for the Change of Address form to add your Post Office Box.
Click here to view By-Law 05-2024 for the 2024 Water Rates. Please note that the by-law outlines the rates per month, but our billing period is two months. Capital Charges are not included in the by-law.
Payment Options:
Payments can be made at the municipal office by cash, cheque or debit.
Payments can also be made by registering for our Pre-Authorized Payment Program. This program allows us to withdraw payments from your bank account for your Utilities on each due date. To register, please return the completed registration form along with a copy of a VOID cheque to our office, three weeks prior to the start date. Click here for the registration form.
Payments can also be made online through your banking institution, using your account number to identify your account. This number is 8-digits. Simply set us up as a Payee by searching for Merrickville-Wolford (Village of) – Utilities.
Payments can also be made in person at your branch.
Please note that payments can be made at any time and will remain as a credit on your accounts.