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REAL PROPERTY TAX RATE
Residential Property
6.25 mils
Commercial Property
6.25 mils
MINIMUM PROPERTY TAX
Residential Property
$400
Commercial Property
$400
Vacant Land
$100
Non-Residential Structure (<100m2) $100
RESIDENTIAL DISCOUNTS
Residents in receipt of the Guaranteed Income
Supplement may qualify for a discount. Application
forms available at the Town Office.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Payment in Full by March 31, 2026
2. Interest free with post-dated payments on file
submitted for equal monthly payments to the
end of 2026. (Interest-free option is valid only if all
payments are made good)
3. Cash, Cheque, Visa, MasterCard, Interac &
online services are available.
INTEREST
Interest is charged on all outstanding accounts at
2.25% compound interest per month.
BUSINESS TAX
General Business
14 mils
General Business includes all categories except the following:
Cultural & Civic
0 mil - Minimum $300
Child Care
10 mils
Bed & Breakfast (see town policy)
4%
Agriculture, Forestry
3 mils
Industry Uses (Hazardous, General, Light)
20 mils
Includes Industrial Services, Workshops, Construction, Service
Station, Mineral Working, etc.
Office, Professional, Dealership, Large Retail 20 mils
Commercial Recreation Park
22.5 mils
Business Based on Gross Revenue
Utility: 2.5% of Gross Revenue as per Taxation of
Utilities and Cable Television Companies Act
Other: 2.5% of Gross Revenue as per s.121.1
Minimum Business Tax (All Classes)
$300
Direct Seller / Food Truck
$100.00
WATER & SEWER
s.130/s.131
Class 1 - Residential and Commercial Buildings
Water Only
$600/year/unit
Water & Sewer
$850/year/unit
Class 2 - Separate Improvements and Vacant Land
Water Only
$275/year/unit
Water & Sewer
$400/year/unit
Water Connection Fee
$1250
Sewer Connection Fee
$1250
*Fees must be paid prior to connection.
Water Disconnect/Turn-Off
$100
*When due to tax arrears
Water Disconnect/Reconnect by Request
During Office Business Hours
$100
Monday to Friday Outside Business Hours
$300
Saturday or Sunday
$300
OTHER ASSESSMENTS & FEES
Tax Certificate
$150
Zoning & Compliance
$150
Returned Cheque (NSF Fee)
$45
DEVELOPMENT
General Development/Extension
Application Fee
$100
Permit Fee
$2/sq. m.
Occupancy Permit Deposit
$500/lot
*$100 refunded when Occupancy Permit is obtained.
Accessory Building Application Fee
$50
Accessory Building Permit Fee
$2/sq. m.
Demolition and Removal Permit
$50
Subdivide Land Application Fee
$100
Subdivision Development Application Fee
$200/lot
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Additional Fees Apply in Subdivision Agreement
Business Application Fee
$50
Business Permit Fee
$50
Discretionary Use Application Fee
$100 +Ad
Variance Application Fee
$100 +Ad
Non-Conforming Use Application Fe
$100 +Ad
Pavement Cut (Refunded Upon Inspection)
$2000
Culvert (Refunded Upon Inspection)
$1500
Town Plan & Zoning Amendments*
$5000
*Applicant responsible for full cost recovery in the
event that the real cost exceeds the deposit.
General Repairs/Fence/Fixtures
$25.00
Landscaping, Driveways, Excavation
$25.00
Temporary Structure
$25.00
Commercial Vehicle and Parking Lot Permit
$25.00
Business Signage
$50.00
WASTE COLLECTION
Residential Property (1st Service Unit)
Free
Additional Service Units
$225/unit
Commercial Property
$225/unit
Film Production Fee (contact office for details)
FIRE PROTECTION FEE
$250.00
2026 FEE STRUCTURE