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 & Approved Operating Budget
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
Water Bills Are Ready
(October 16, 2025) - Due to the rotating Canada Post Strike, water utility bills have been mailed. You can still access your bills through one of the methods listed below. To avoid late payments or interest charges, please use one of the options below. Bills are due...
County Council Awards $455,496 in Community Partnership Grants
The Municipality of the County of Antigonish has awarded $455,496 in Community Partnership Grants to 45 community groups and organizations across the County for the 2025–2026 fiscal year. These annual grants are designed to encourage citizen involvement, support...
Department News
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...
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...
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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 | Chief Financial Officer, CPA-CA |
| Jacqueline Cleary | Finance Manager |
| Sarah Jane MacDonald | Accounting Clerk |
| Darlene Thompson | Tax Clerk 1 |
| Tracey MacEachern | Tax Clerk 2 |
| Brenda MacDonald | Reception/Administrative Support |