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 2024/2025
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
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...
Department News
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...
Low Income Tax Exemption
The Municipality offers Low Income Tax Exemption for households with a 2023 income of less than $36,000. The Low Income Tax Exemption is up to $300 for the current tax year. The application form can be found...
Municipal and Public Works Office Closure
On the advice of the Government of Nova Scotia and the Chief Public Health Officer, the Municipal Office and the Public Works Building will be closed to the public starting at 9:00am Wednesday April 28, 2021. Municipal staff will remain on site. The Beech Hill...
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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 |