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2026 TAX STRUCTURE
PROPERTY TAX:
6.9
mills Residential
PROPERTY TAX:
10.9
mills Business
Minimum Property Tax
$600.00
DISCOUNT:
5% on property, business, & water/sewer
Provided all outstanding taxes and debts are paid in full by March 31st.
DISCOUNT:
$175 to Seniors receiving GIS & other qualifications
DISCOUNT:
$250 to Ferryland Firemen property/owners meeting criteria
DUE DATE:
INTEREST
June 30, 2026 is deadline for payment of all taxes
1.5% monthly interest on all outstanding amounts
WATER AND SEWER:
Water
$300.00
Sewer
$168.00
Water/Sewer
$468.00
Commercial Water
$4.25
Per occupant per year
BUSINESS TAX:
MINIMUM
MILL RATE
General Business
$540.00
10.9 mills
Ambulance Services
$1020.00
10.9 mills
Beauty Salons
$540.00
10.9 mills
Bed & Breakfast
$420.00
5.9 mills
Contracting/Trucking Heavy Equipment
$1800.00
51.1 mills
Convenience Stores
$540.00
10.9 mills
Day-Care/Nursery
$540.00
9.1 mills
Food Processors
$540.00
10.9 mills
Garden Centre/Florist
$540.00
10.9 mills
Gift/Craft Shops
$540.00
9.1 mills
Home Care Agency
$720.00
21.1 mills
Massage Therapist
$540.00
10.6 mills
Millwright Shop
$540.00
10.9 mills
Non-Profit
$540.00
10.4 mills
Pharmacy
$1200.00
18.6 mills
Rentals
$1260.00
51.1 mills
Restaurants/Take-Out
$540.00
10.9 mills
Sawmill/Repair Shop/Garage
$540.00
10.9 mills
Supermarkets
$540.00
15.6 mills
Theatre/Arts
$540.00
10.9 mills
Wholesale/Warehouse
$540.00
10.9 mills
BUSINESS BASED ON GROSS REVENUE - No fixed place of Business
Utility
2.5%
of Gross Annual Revenue as per Act
No Fixed Place of Business
2.5%
of Gross Annual Revenue
Trucking/Heavy Equipment
$1800.00
Minimum
NEW BUSINESS
New Businesses operating in Town must register prior to operating.
FEES:
Tax Certificate
$50.00
Zoning Certificate
$50.00
Demolition/Removal Permits
$100.00
Returned Cheques
$25.00
Town Plan Amendment Fee
$3000.00
(Must Deposit with Application + all costs)
ERSB Garbage Surcharge
$25.00
Discretionary Use/Variance Ads
$130.00
+ additional costs
Pavement Cut Fee
$650.00
Water Hook-up
$500.00
+ additional costs
Water/Sewer Hook-up
$500.00
+ additional costs
New Construction (Residential)
$50.00
New Construction (Commercial)
$100.00
Occupancy Permit (Residential)
$25.00
Occupancy Permit (Commercial)
$50.00
Permits -Sheds/Garages (Private)
$30.00
Building Extensions (Residential)
$25.00
Building Extensions (Commercial)
$100.00
Commercial Development Excavation Fee
$350.00
per annum