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 2026/2027
Tax Sale
Information & Regulations
Forms
A list of forms and processes
Payment Options
Low Income Tax Exemption & Tax Rebates
Local Improvements Charges
Audited Water Utility Financial Statements & Budgets
Audited Consolidated Financial Statements
2026 Low Income Property Tax Exemption Application Now Available
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.Visit the Low...
PVSC’s 2026 Assessment Notices have been mailed
(January 12, 2026) - Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) has issued the 2026 property assessments, and Antigonish County residents will begin receiving their notices in the mail in the upcoming days. Assessments reflect a market value as of January 1, 2025,...
Department News
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...
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...
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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 | Finance Clerk 1 |
| Tracey MacEachern | Finance Clerk 2 |
| Brenda MacDonald | Reception/Administrative Support |