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TAX STRUCTURE AND RATES - 2025
1) Property Tax
a. Residential (13.2 mils of assessed value)
Minimum
$655.00
b. Commercial (16 mils of assessed value)
Minimum
$655.00
NOTE: Where the property values of multiple parcels of land held by a single owner are combined, the Town of
Buchans will be charging a separate minimum property tax for each parcel of land owned.
2) Water/Sewer Rates
a. Residential
$450.00
b. Business
$450.00
c. Schools
$1,973.40
d. Hospital
$3,523.90
e. Beauty Salons/Stores
$380.00
f. Manufacturing Companies
$2,646.00
3) Business Tax (based on assessed value)
a. Group 1 - Cable Company, Utilities
2.5% Gross Revenue
b. Group 2 - Financial Institutions
225 mils
c. Group 3 - Order Offices
145 mils
d. Group 4 - Drug Stores
50 mils
e. Group 5 - Oil Companies, Supermarkets
45 mils
f. Group 6 - Beauty Salons, Clothing Stores
40 mils
g. Group 7 - Convenience Stores, Hospitality Homes
30 mils
h. Group 8 - Service Stations
24 mils
i. Group 9 - General Contractors, Hardware Stores, Takeouts,
Clubs, Restaurants
20 mils
j. Group 10 - Manufacturing, Exploration
15 mils
k. Group 11 - Butchering Shops
$150.00
l. Group 12 - Hotel / Inns / Motel
5 mils
m. Group 13 - No fixed place of business
$115.00
Minimum Business Tax
$115.00
4) Dog Licenses male and spayed female (certificate must be
provided)
$5.00
5) Construction Permits
a. Residential
$25.00
b. Commercial
$50.00
6) Tax Certificates
$50.00
7) Ground Rents for Trailers
$144.00
8) Reconnection Water Fee
$40.00