2025 Municipal Tax Structure - Town of South River
South River, Newfoundland and Labrador
· adopted 2024-11-13
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## **Municipal Tax Structure 2025**
The following is published in accordance with the provisions of the Municipalities Act, and adopted by the Council in a meeting held November 13, 2024.
**Residential mil rate** *(reduced)***: 4.2 mil**Minimum Property Tax (*unchanged*): $ 400.00
Minimum Property Tax on Vacant Land (*unchanged*): $ 260.00
Water Service (*unchanged*): $ 198.00 per unit
Sewer Service (*unchanged*): $ 198.00 per unit
Water/Sewer on Vacant Land (*unchanged*): $ 100.00
**Commercial mil rate:** **9.25 mil**Minimum property tax (*unchanged*): $ 400.00
Water Service (*unchanged*): $ 198.00 per unit
Sewer Service (*unchanged*): $ 198.00 per unit
Water/Sewer on Vacant Land (*unchanged*): $ 100.00
**Business taxes** calculated according to the following:
Home Based/ No fixed place/ Seasonal: 0.5 mil Min. $ 100.00Services/ Retail: 12 mil Min. $ 750.00Manufacturing: 17 mil Min. $ 1,500.00Professional/ Suppliers: 18 mil Min. $ 1,500.00Heavy/ Industrial: 24 mil Min. $ 1,500.00Short Term Accommodations: Flat Fee Per unit $ 350.00
Other: 12 mil Min. $ 250.00Utility Companies *(unchanged)* 2.5% of Gross Revenue
**Fees for Permits:**General Repairs/Fence: $ 20.00 (Twelve (12) months)
Residential Construction: $ 150.00Shed/Garage Construction: $ 40.00Extensions: $ 40.00Water & Sewer connection: $ 200.00 + any arrearsWater & Sewer deposit: $ 1500.00 + applies when pavement is disrupted
**Other Fees and Charges** shall be applied accordingly:
Tax Information including Certificate: $ 100.00Photocopies: .20¢ per sheet
Fax: $ 2.00
**EARLY PAYMENT DISCOUNT**
A fifteen percent (15%) discount will be given on 2025 **Property** **tax** **Only (**not on the water & sewer fee**)** to property owners who pay in full on or **before**March 31, 2025, an eight (8%) discount will be given to residents who pay in full before May 30, 2025 by debit, approved cheque, or electronic transfers.
**LOW INCOME DISCOUNT**A fifteen percent (15%) discount will be given on 2025 **Property** tax **Only (**not on the water & sewer fee**)** to resident property owners with a household income below the Canada Poverty Line who follow a monthly payment plan and make all required payments in the tax year. Discount applies to primary residence only. Discount does not apply where property taxes are in arrears. Proof of income is required. This discount cannot be combined with the Early Payment Discount.
As per the Towns and Local Service Districts Act, Taxes are due and payable on or **before**June 30, 2025. 2025 taxes not paid, or arrangement of payment made with the Town Clerk on or before June 30, will be charged **Interest** at the rate of twelve percent (12%) per annum and the following actions will be taken:
1. Water Shut Off (where applicable)
2. Legal Action
**Town Clerk** (*for*) The Town of South River