Municipal Budget

The Municipal Budget is the Municipality of the County of Antigonish’s annual financial plan. It outlines how funds are allocated to deliver programs and services, maintain infrastructure, and support community priorities.

Below, you will find both current and previous municipal budgets.

Each year, Municipal Council reviews projected revenues and expenditures to develop a balanced budget that reflects:

Community priorities
Municipal programs and service delivery
Infrastructure and capital investment needs
Responsible financial management and long-term sustainability

Under Nova Scotia’s Municipal Government Act, municipalities are required to adopt a balanced operating budget and cannot budget for a deficit or use debt to fund operating expenses.

For questions about the Municipal Budget or other financial documents, please contact the Finance Department.

2026-2027 Municipal Budget

Approved on May 26, 2026, this year’s municipal budget outlines the funding required to support essential services such as fire protection, policing, education, and infrastructure and community priorities across Antigonish County. The total approved budget is $22,661,811 and maintains current residential and commercial tax rates, with a modest increase to the sewer rate.

The overall tax rates remain:

$0.85 per $100 of assessment for the residential tax rate
$1.43 per $100 of assessment for the commercial tax rate.

To view the full 2026–2027 Municipal Budget, visit: 2026-27 Municipal Budget
To review budget highlights, visit: Council Approves the 2026-2027 Municipal Budget

Previous Municipal Budgets

2025-26 Approved Operating Budget
2024-25 Approved Operating Budget
2023-24 Approved Operating Budget