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TOWN OF BAIE VERTE
32 HIGHWAY 410
P.O. BOX 218
BAIE VERTE, NL A0K 1B0
TEL: 709.532.8222 FAX: 709.532.4134
WWW.TOWNOFBAIEVERTE.CA
[email protected]
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2024 TAX RATES FOR THE TOWN OF BAIE VERTE
1.
SECTION 112 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - REAL PROPERTY TAX
Nine and a half mils (9.5) on the appraised or provisional value of real property.
Each piece of property is subject to the minimum charge.
2.
SECTION 114 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT-MINIMUM TAX
A. Minimum Sheds, Wharfs and Cabins tax ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
B. Minimum Residential Property tax
THREE HUNDRED FIFTY DOLLARS ($350.00)
C. Minimum Commercial Property tax
EIGHT HUNDRED SEVENTY-FIVE DOLLARS ($875.00)
3.
SECTION 120 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - BUSINESS TAX
CLASS ONE -
Professional offices, finance companies & communication services
65 MILLS
CLASS TWO - Drug stores, Liquor stores, Take-outs, barber and beauty shops, taxi stands, bus depots, premises used
by construction companies and the service traders, jewellery stores, restaurants, warehouses, storage
sheds, premises used for the sale of industrial supplies and auto parts, retail outlets, garages, service
stations, bakeries, home-based businesses and other businesses, drive-ins, RV parks
25 MILLS
CLASS THREE Cafeteria
$250.00
CLASS FOUR - Hotels, Motels, Bed and Breakfast Establishments
20 MILLS
CLASS FIVE - Senior citizens homes
6 Mills
CLASS SIX -
Utility companies and Cable TV Companies - 2.5% of 2023 Gross Revenue
CLASS SEVEN - Oil storage premises & banks
100 Mills
CLASS EIGHT - Mining and Quarry Properties
100 Mills
Quarry Permit Tax
$500.00 Annually
CLASS NINE -
Fish Plants
65 Mills
Business that has no real property assessment an Annual Tax Rate of 2.5 % Gross Revenue to a minimum of $250.00.
The tax is to be based on the previous year's gross sales.
Minimum Business Tax
$300.00
Minimum Short-Term Rental Tax
$300.00
4.
SECTION 126-1 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - POLL TAX
Per annum THREE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($300.00)
5.
SECTION 130-1 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - WATER/SEWER TAX
A. Residential Water/Sewer Tax
$380.00
B. Residential Water Rates only
$360.00
C. Apartments
$380.00 plus $250.00 for each additional unit occupied
D. Tax Exempt Properties except
9.5 mills on assessed value
Exempt properties listed under Section 118(d)
E. Hotels & Motels, Senior Citizens Homes, Bed and Breakfast
$380.00 plus $36.00 for each additional washroom
F. Fish Plants
$1000 plus 32 Mills
G. Other Businesses
$425.00 plus $70.00 for each additional washroom
Water and Sewer Connection Fees
A. W/S Installation/Hook-up to Existing Development
$1500.00
A1. Water Installation/Hook-up Only
$1000.00
A2. Sewer Installation/Hook-up Only
$1000.00
B. Asphalt Replacement Fee
$1250.00
6.
SECTION 129 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - DIRECT SELLERS TAX
TOWN OF BAIE VERTE
32 HIGHWAY 410
P.O. BOX 218
BAIE VERTE, NL A0K 1B0
TEL: 709.532.8222 FAX: 709.532.4134
WWW.TOWNOFBAIEVERTE.CA
[email protected]
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A.
Per Annum - ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS ($100.00)
(i.e. Roadside and Mobile Vendors)
7.
SECTION 407 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - PERMITS
Development Applications
A. Residential or Home-based Development
$50.00 minimum
(i.e. Variances or Discretionary Uses)
B. Non-Residential Development
$100.00 minimum
(I.e. Variance, Discretionary Use, Change of Use)
C. Municipal Plan or Regulations Amendment Application
$1000.00 minimum
Town reserves the right to recover any costs due to the processing of the applications noted above, including referrals to
engineers, legal, planners, surveyors, public advertisements or any legitimate cost if deemed necessary by the Town to
evaluate the proposal. The Town will provide a written estimate in advance to the requesting party, with the full cost
recovery amount being paid in advance as a deposit.
Building Permits
A.
Exterior Residential Renovations
$50.00
B.
New Residential Dwelling
$300.00
C.
Fencing Permit
$50.00
D.
Exterior Non-Residential Renovations
$150.00
E.
New Non-Residential Building
$1000.00
F.
Detached Accessory Building
$100.00
G.
Site Preparation Permit
$50.00
H.
Occupancy Permits
$200.00
8.
SECTION 101-1 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - IMPOSITION OF TAXES
All taxes are due and payable by March 29, 2024.
5% Discount on residential property, business and commercial tax if paid in full by Mar. 29/24. 5% discount Commercial
Property and Business Tax.
Discounts do not apply to water and sewer taxes or minimum properties.
1% compound interest per month on outstanding balance for Property, Water/Sewer, and Business taxes for non-
Residential Properties.
1% compound interest per month on outstanding balance for Property and Water/Sewer taxes for Residential Properties.
Failure to pay in full by June 28/24 will result in water & sewer services being disconnected to property. $50.00 charge
for Water disconnection and $50.00 for reconnection. Residential Property owners will be able to avail of monthly
payment plans by signing contract with Town. If not honoured, resident will not be able to avail of payment plan in future
years. Individuals forgo any discounts for tax paid in full by March 29/24 and interest to be waived only if payment plan
is honoured in its entirety.
15% discount for Residents in receipt of Guaranteed Income Supplement (GIS) on residential property only (not on
Water/Sewer). Proof of GIS required and does not apply to minimum properties.
Garbage bins
2022-$50.00, 2023-$50.00 and $20.00 for following years.
Requests for statements after originals have been mailed will be at residents own cost of $5.00 per statement.
9.
SECTION 136 OF THE MUNICIPALITIES ACT - TAX CERTIFICATE
Tax Certificate
$75.00 each
Compliance Letter
$75.00 each
DID YOU KNOW...
The Town of Baie Verte now accepts Mastercard, Visa, Debit, Cheque and online bill
payments with the following institutions: Bank of Nova Scotia, TD Bank, Bank of Montreal.
Permits are required from the Town prior to the start of work (ie building structures, land
clearing, fencing etc). If permits are not obtained before commencement of work, permits fees
will be doubled and billed to resident account.
If you have ANY outstanding debt (ie Wharf, shed or cabin tax, permits, etc.) with the Town
water can be shut off to your residential or business property.
The Town requires all taxes to be paid in full by June 28/2024 unless other arrangements are
made with the Town. Those not paid by this date are subject to further action being taken by
the Town such as water disconnection.