Canada Post Strike Action

Due to the strike action by Canada Post postal workers, mailings for Town of Pelham residents, suppliers and customers will be impacted. 

Town of Pelham property owners and residents are responsible for property tax and water payments.  

Water Bills: The Town of Pelham’s bi-monthly water bills from July to August, were mailed to residents using Canada Post earlier in September. Residents should have received this bill prior to the current strike action.

The payment due date is 4:30 p.m. on Monday, September 29, 2025. 

Payments can be made:

  • In person at Town Hall during regular business hours using cash, debit or cheque. 
  • Cheque payments may also be provided in the drop box located at the lower-level entrance of Town Hall at 20 Pelham Town Square. 
  • Online payments through financial institutions and online banking are also accepted. 
  • Credit card payments are also accepted through Paymentus by visiting www.pelham.ca/payments, a convenience fee charge applies.
  • E-billing for water bills is available and can be set up on the water accounts by completing the request form found here https://forms.pelham.ca/eBilling-Registration-Form

Regular penalties for late payments will apply. 

Pre-Authorized Payment: Pre-authorized automatic withdrawal payment plans offer an easy, hassle-free payment option. Payments are always made on-time, avoiding any late payment charges and residents do not have to wait in line to make payments. There are no administration fees or charges by the Town to join any of these plans. To enroll in a pre-authorized payment plan, please visit www.pelham.ca/pap to review the terms and conditions and complete the application form.

Property Tax: Property tax reminders are typically mailed to owners in December. Residents can reach out to the Property Tax Team to inquire about any unpaid balances at taxes@pelham.ca. 

Accounts Payable: For any vendor receiving cheque payments delivered by mail, there are expected delays in receiving reimbursement. Vendors may collect their cheques in person by providing valid identification at the time of pickup at Town Hall. Vendors can also enroll in EFT payment to receive payment more efficiently by contacting accountspayable@pelham.ca.

Municipal Drainage

What is a Municipal Drain?

Physically, a municipal drain is simply a drainage system. Most municipal drains are either ditches or closed systems such as pipes or tiles buried in the ground. They can also include structures such as dykes or berms, pumping stations, buffer strips, grassed waterways, storm water detention ponds, culverts and bridges. Even some creeks and small rivers are now considered to be municipal drains. Municipal drains are primarily located in rural agricultural areas of the province.

Municipal Drain Open House - February 26, 2025

The Town of Pelham will hold a public information session regarding Municipal Drainage within the municipality and the Drainage Act R.S.O. 1990, O. Reg. 500/21, in accordance with Town of Pelham Policy S302-02 “Municipal Drain Maintenance and Billing.”

The meeting's purpose is to provide an opportunity for the public to engage with the Town of Pelham Staff and the Town’s Drainage Superintendent to learn more about municipal drainage in the Town of Pelham and the Drainage Act, 1990.

The meeting was held on Wednesday, February 26th, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at the Pelham Station #2 Fire Hall, located at 766 Welland Rd, Fenwick, ON L0S 1C0. 

Mapping of areas for each of the municipal drains can be viewed here.

The Town of Pelham has several municipal drains and watersheds, including:

  • Big Creek Drain
  • Cyrus Nunn Drain
  • Dishers Creek Drain
  • Keenan Drain
  • Ridgeville Drain
  • Swayze Drain

Mapping of areas for each of the municipal drains can be viewed here.

The following presentation includes information on:

  • What is a municipal drain
  • Common Law Aspect of Drainage
  • Early Drainage Law
  • Processes under the Drainage Act

View the presentation here.

The Drainage Act, 1990 defines a process for overriding the common law, as it relates to drainage, and provides property owners with a process for resolving drainage issues through their local municipality. The act is administered by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA).

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Town of Pelham
20 Pelham Town Square
P.O. Box 400
Fonthill ON L0S 1E0

905-892-2607 

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