The FIR system and all associated applications will be unavailable January 30th to March 3rd 2026 as a result of a scheduled system upgrade.
During this period the FIR website will be available Monday to Friday only, with the exception of Friday February 6th and Friday February 13th.
Please see the News section for more information.
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The FIR is the main data collection tool used by the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing to collect financial and statistical information on Municipalities. The FIR is a standard document comprised of a number of Schedules which are updated each year to comply with current legislation and reporting requirements.
To complete the FIR, each municipality begins by downloading the FIR from this website. The municipality then enters information into the FIR, and once completed, submits the FIR electronically. Any questions or concerns a municipality may have while completing the FIR may be directed to: FIR.MAH@ontario.ca .
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