Low Income Tax Exemption & Tax Rebates

Low Income Tax Exemption

The Municipality offers a Low-Income Property Tax Exemption of up to $325 for eligible homeowners. To qualify, the total gross combined household income for all family members living in the home must be $40,000 or less from the previous taxation year.

Completed applications can be submitted to the Tax Office at the Municipal Building during regular office hours, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 

Applications must include a copy of the 2025 Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) Notice of Assessment for all family members living in the household.

The Municipality’s Low-Income Tax Exemption Policy 15 can be viewed here: Low Income Property Tax Exemption Policy

Applications can be picked up at the Municipal Office (285 Beech Hill Road) or downloaded here: 2026 Low Income Exemption Application

The deadline to apply is December 31 each year.

Provincial Property Tax Rebate for Seniors

The Provincal Property Tax Rebate for Seniors helps low-income seniors with the cost of municipal residential property taxes. Rebates are 50% of what you paid on last year’s property taxes, up to a maximum of $800. You can apply until 31 December 2026.

For more information and to apply, visit: Nova Scotia Property Tax Rebate for Seniors