2026 Fee Structure

Pouch Cove, Newfoundland and Labrador

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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 - 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