Tax & Finance
The Finance Department is responsible for coordinating all the financial activities of the Municipality. The major areas of responsibility of the department are property taxation, water and sewer utility billing, other source revenues, accounts payable, payroll, budgeting, accounting and financial management.
Rates
Rates for 2025/2026
Tax Sale
Information & Regulations
Forms
A list of forms and processes
Tax Rebates
County and Provinical Options
Low Income Tax Exemption
Local Improvements Charges
Audited Water Utility Financial Statements
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
2025 Low Income Tax Exemption Application Now Available
The Municipality currently offers a Low-Income Tax Exemption of $300. To be eligible for this tax exemption, the total gross combined household income from the previous taxation year must not exceed $40,000. Income of all members of the same family residing in the...
Council Approves 2025-26 Municipal Budget
COUNCIL APPROVES 2025/26 MUNICIPAL BUDGET(Antigonish, Nova Scotia) - On Wednesday, May 28, 2025, Council for the Municipality of the County of Antigonish approved its 2025–26 Municipal Operating Budget, totalling $20,828,099. Municipal Council approved the budget with...
Department News
TAX BILLING AND CANADA POST SERVICE UPDATE
As part of the upcoming budget process, Council has not yet finalized the tax rate. A decision is expected in the upcoming week, and updates will be shared as they become available. We are also monitoring the potential for a Canada Post strike, which may impact the...
Nova Scotia 2025 Property Assessments in the Mail
January 13, 2025 – Over the next few days, property owners throughout Nova Scotia canexpect to receive their 2025 Property Assessment Notices.Assessments reflect a market value as of January 1, 2024, based on market sales andfinancial data, and the physical state of...
Water Utility Bills Are Now Available
Due to the ongoing Canada Post strike, there are delays in mail delivery, including paper bills and cheque payments. Please note that payment due dates will remain unchanged despite these delays. To check your balance, to ensure timely payment or if you have any...
COUNCIL APPROVES 2024-25 MUNICIPAL BUDGET
(Antigonish, Nova Scotia) On Wednesday, May 29, 2024, Municipal Council approved its $19,969,391, 2024/25 Municipal Operating Budget. Municipal Council approved the budget with a three cent decrease in the residential and resources rates, and a one cent decrease in...
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Payment Options
Payment of the taxes, interest and expenses must be made by Cash, Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Amex.), Certified Cheque (Money Order) or Lawyers Trust Cheque. For more information on payments please click on the link below.
Links
Staff
| Allison Duggan | CPA-CA – Director of Finance |
| Sarah Jane MacDonald | Assistant to Director of Finance |
| Jacqueline Cleary | Financial Analyst |
| Darlene Thompson | Tax Clerk 1 |
| Tracey MacEachern | Tax Clerk 2 |
| Brenda MacDonald | Reception/Administrative Support |