Ontario has posted a new round of tax sale tenders in the Ontario Gazette’s October 4, 2025 issue, opening the door for sealed bids on properties with unpaid municipal taxes across the province.
Municipal tax sales are routine but closely watched by bargain hunters and real estate investors because they can surface everything from urban condos to rural parcels at minimum tender amounts tied to arrears and costs.
The latest notices include several Greater Toronto Area entries, with Mississauga listing five properties and setting a 3 p.m. local tender deadline on October 30 at City Hall.
The previous week’s Ontario Gazette tax sale notices included similar listings from other municipalities.
Tenders will be opened publicly at 3:30 p.m. the same day at Hazel McCallion Central Library’s Noel Ryan Auditorium.
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The city’s notice specifies minimum tender amounts such as 71,770.73 Canadian dollars for a detached home on Camgreen Circle and 52,825.21 dollars for a condo unit on Grand Park Drive, alongside assessed values from the last returned roll.
Northern Ontario features prominently too, Timmins is running two tender rounds this month, with 3 p.m. local deadlines on October 8 and October 22 at City Hall, and openings immediately afterward.
The city’s filings follow the same Form 6 template used across Ontario and enumerate parcels by roll number and minimum tender amount.
The Gazette’s sale-of-land notices follow a standard format under the Municipal Act and Ontario Regulation 181/03.
Bidders must submit a sealed Form 7 tender and include a deposit of at least 20 percent of the bid by certified check, bank draft, or money order payable to the municipality.
Successful purchasers are responsible for the balance, applicable land transfer tax or HST, and they receive no promise of vacant possession.
Municipalities generally disclaim any representations about title or condition, which means prospective buyers should research zoning, liens, and occupancy before bidding.
Prospective buyers should also be alert to federal and provincial constraints that can affect eligibility and economics.
Mississauga’s notice highlights the federal prohibition on the purchase of certain residential property by non-Canadians and flags the province’s Non-Resident Speculation Tax where applicable.
Those restrictions are not unique to Mississauga and can apply elsewhere when the property fits the statutory definitions. Investors who operate cross-border should confirm their status and seek legal advice before participating.
Minimum tender amounts published in each notice represent the floor to be considered, not a guarantee of winning.
The highest compliant tender generally prevails, but non-compliant submissions can be rejected.
Because properties are sold as is and municipalities do not guarantee clear title, bidders often order a title search and inspect local records for bylaw issues or building orders that could complicate possession or future use. Timing also matters.
Tender envelopes must arrive at the exact counter listed in the notice by the stated deadline, and openings occur on the schedule set by each municipality.
Mississauga’s page provides the tender room address, opening venue, and property-level minimums. Timmins publishes full PDF advertisements for each round, including roll numbers and minimums.
Reviewing both sources will help bidders align their submissions with the exact rules and timelines.
