Taxation

Property taxes fund the Village’s services, recreation programming and infrastructure. Here are the current rates, ways to pay, and how to request a tax certificate.

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The Village Office on Main Street
Tax rates

2023–24 rates

CategoryRate
Property tax (per $100 of assessed value)
Residential32.0¢
Resource32.0¢
Commercial41.3¢
Sewer (per year)
Single dwelling$350.00
Vacant lot$150.00

All sewer rates are set out in the Sewer By-law (PDF).

Paying your taxes

Ways to pay

Pre-authorized payments

Have your taxes withdrawn automatically, either monthly or twice a year in May and September. Fill out the form and return it to the Village Office, or call 902-765-2800 for details.

Pre-Authorized Payment Form (PDF) ↓

At the Village Office

Questions about your bill or other ways to pay? Visit or call the Village Office at 655 Main Street, Monday to Friday, 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

902-765-2800 [email protected]
For lawyers, buyers & sellers

Tax certificates

Tax certificates are available for $35.00 per account. Complete the request form and send it to the Village Office.

Request form (PDF) Email the Clerk
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Related information

Questions about your assessment?

Your tax is based on your property’s assessed value. Assessments in Nova Scotia are set by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC), not the Village.

Visit pvsc.ca

Tax exemptions

The Village’s Tax Exemption By-law sets out which properties may qualify for an exemption.

Tax Exemption By-law (PDF)