Property tax & assessment — Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador
What is the tax rate? When are taxes due? How is property assessed?
In the Town of Portugal Cove–St. Philip's, Newfoundland and Labrador, property tax & assessment rules are set by 2026 Tax Structure & Schedule of Fees — Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's and 1 other bylaw, verified 2026-10-18. Tax rate: 6.6 Mils for all Property Tax. Tax sale: Arrears sale may be directed by Council resolution; not for confirmed occupied primary residence.
2026 Tax Structure & Schedule of Fees — Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
adopted bylaw
tax rate
6.6 Mils for all Property Tax
6.6 Mils for all Property Tax
due dates
All invoices due and payable as of March 31, 2026; interest-free payment plan: 8 equal monthly payments (January to August) or 12 equal monthly payments (January to December)
DUE DATE; INTEREST FREE PAYMENT PLAN
penalty interest
1% per month simple interest on the unpaid balance of all outstanding invoices at the end of each month commencing April 2026 (retroactive to January 2026); exception: interest not applicable to 2026 invoices paid by the due date or having interest free plans in place
INTEREST
scout note
2026 property tax 6.6 mils, minimum $20; due March 31, 2026; 20% reduction for GIS recipients and low-income; interest 1%/month simple from April; business tax 8.1 mils general, min $250. Adopted at Dec 17, 2025 council meeting (file name says Draft but text says adopted).
Collections By-Law (amended 2026) — Town of Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
adopted bylaw
due dates
on or before March 31 of the fiscal year, unless changed by a Council motion
s. 5.1.1(c)
penalty interest
one percent (1%) simple interest rate which will be applied on the first day of every month thereafter
s. 5.2.1
tax sale
Arrears sale may be directed by Council resolution; not for confirmed occupied primary residence.
s. 5.3.2(d)-(e)
scout note
Standing collections by-law adopted April 2, 2026: tax invoices by Jan 31, taxes due March 31, arrears procedures and interest.
Budget & Tax Structure page — Portugal Cove-St. Philip's
rates page: page lists yearly budgets (2023-2026) and 2027 budget consultation; no rates in page text itself.