Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates

Stephenville, Newfoundland and Labrador

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THE TOWN OF STEPHENVILLE 2025 TAXES AND RATES DUE DATE for taxes levied in 2025 is due March 31, 2025 Property Tax Rates Residential 7.0 mils Commercial 8.0 mils Minimum Tax $150.00 Water & Sewer Rates Residential $ 384.00 per year Category I - Commercial General $ 744.00 per year Category II - Restaurants, bars, car washes $1260.00 per year Category III - Hotels $1,000.00 per year plus 2.5 mils Provincial Government Buildings 9.6 mils of assessed value Water and Sewer Connection Fees: Residential $1,500.00 Commercial $2,500.00 Water and Wastewater Service Levy $1,500 Ships' Water $6.00 per cubic meter of water; labour costs and HST extra Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates 2 Business Tax Minimum business tax is $250.00, unless otherwise stated. 1. 4.0 mils Service Clubs/Non-Profit Organizations 11.0 mils Fitness Centres 12.0 mils Businesses including but not limited to: Bed and Breakfasts, Day Care Centres, Shops, Hospitality Homes, Airbnb, Florist, General Business 15.0 Mils Construction Companies (Minimum Tax $750) 16.0 mils Airline Ticket Offices, Travel Agencies, Barber Shops, Beauty Shops, Jewelry Stores, Video Shops, Restaurants, Lounges, Hotels, Salvage Yards, Service Stations with Auto Sales, Full Service RV. 18.0 Mils Drug Stores 19.0 Mils Grocery Stores, Funeral Homes, Automotive Full Service Lots, Full Service RV Sales with Auto Sales 20.0 mils Professional Offices 21.0 mils Rent-A-Car Agencies 24.0 mils Automotive Sales Lots, Broadcasting Companies, Newspapers, Department Stores/Dispensaries, Grocery Store/Dispensaries 25.0 mils Insurance Offices 26 mils Concrete Plants 27.0 mils Doctors Offices, Dentist Offices, Lawyers, Chartered Accountants, Hearing Centres and similar 34.0 mils Mail Order Companies, Pole Yards 35.0 mils Car Washes and Service Stations with Convenience Store 51.0 mils Rent-A-Car Agencies in Kiosks 65.0 mils Oil Companies, Tank Farms 85.0 mils Banks, Credit Unions, Finance Companies 2.5% of gross revenue for Television Providers, Utility Companies, Power Companies, and Telephone Companies. 1 mil or 10% Businesses Operating in the Downtown Stephenville Business Improvement Area are subject to the lesser of an additional 1 mil in business tax or 10% of the business tax. Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates 3 2. Businesses which operate less than 1 month, where the real property tax is not applicable to the business because it has no fixed place of business, the business tax shall be set at the greater of $500.00 or 0.5% of the gross revenue of the business New businesses operating in the Town are required to notify the Town Office and register for business tax prior to operating. All business tax is due January 1st, or from the date the business commences. Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates 4 Remission of Tax: A property tax deduction is available as listed below to those who meet the criteria outlined. - Primary residence only will include total household income, including property rental income. - Spousal income will be exempt if one resides in an assisted care facility, proof of residency is required. - A copy of Revenue Canada's Notice of Assessment for the year of application and an affidavit must be witnessed by a Justice of the Peace or Commissioner of Oaths. - The liable amount of property tax must be paid by taxpayer prior to approval. - Financial assistance towards property taxes from a 3rd party program or agency or if included in a mortgage payment are not eligible for Remission of Tax - Applications must be received before December 31, 2025 for the current year only. Combined Household Income 2025 Property Tax Below $18,000.01 $100.00 Property Tax $18,000.01 - $19,000.00 $100.00 or 20% of property tax rate whichever amount is greater $19,000.01- $20,000.00 $100.00 or 30% of property tax rate, whichever amount is greater $20,000.01- $21,000.00 $100.00 or 40% of property tax rate, whichever amount is greater $21,000.01 - $22,000.00 $100.00 or 50% of property tax rate, whichever amount is greater $22,000.01 - $23,000.00 $100.00 or 60% of property tax rate, whichever amount is greater $23,000.01 - $24,000.00 $100.00 or 70% of property tax rate, whichever amount is greater $24,000.01 - $25,000.00 $100.00 or 80% of property tax rate, whichever amount is greater $25,000.01 - $26,000.00 $100.00 or 90% of property tax rate, whichever amount is greater $26,000.01 and over Full amount of annual property tax rate Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates 5 Development and Permit Fees Residential New Residence or Extensions The greater of $0.10 per sqft/$1.08 per m2 or $ 200 Alterations The greater of $0.10 per sqft/$1.08 per m2 or $ 55 Minor Repairs* Complimentary Accessory Buildings $ 55.00 Driveway Installation Fee $ 55.00 Fence $ 55.00 Demolitions $ 55.00 Permit Renewal Fee $ 55.00 Commercial Residential New Residence or Extensions The greater of $0.20 per sqft/$2.16 per m2 or $ 150 per unit Alterations The greater of $0.20 per sqft/$2.16 per m2 or $ 55 Minor Repairs Complimentary Accessory Buildings $ 55.00 Driveway Installation Fee $ 55.00 Fence $ 55.00 Demolitions $ 55.00 Permit Renewal Fee $ 55.00 Commercial / Industrial New Construction The greater of $5.00 per $1,000 of value or $500.00 Minor Alterations below $25,000 Free Minor Alterations above $25,000 The greater of $5.00 per $1,000 of value or $250 Accessory Buildings $ 100.00 Storage Containers $2.00 per linear foot per year (Transport Containers/Semi-Trailer Containers/Sea Can) Driveway Installation Fee $ 100.00 Fence $ 100.00 Demolitions $ 100.00 Permit Renewal Fee $ 100.00 Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates 6 Occupancy Permits: Residential $50 Commercial $150 Processing fee for denied or withdrawn permit applications will be reimbursed less the non- refundable processing fee of $25.00 or 10% of the permit application fee, whichever is greater. Signs New Signs $55.00 Annual Permit Fee Billboard Signs $100.00 Permit Renewal Fee $55.00 Demolitions $55.00 Minor Repairs such as painting Complimentary Mobile Canteen Operators & Roadside Vendors $300.00 per year or $50.00 per month or $20.00 per day Information, Certificates and Letters Tax information/Certificates Residential $125.00 Commercial $225.00 Compliance Letters Residential $150.00 Commercial $250.00 Other Fees Subdivision Development Application Fees $750 plus $ 150.00 per lot Municipal Plan Amendment Consultant Fees plus Advertising Costs Development Regulations Amendment Consultant Fees plus Advertising Costs Documents, Non-Construction Related $25.00 Inspections, and research reports NSF Cheques $20.00 Plus Bank Service Charges Per Cheque Town of Stephenville 2025 Taxes and Rates 7 Dog/Cat License $10.00 Dog/Cat Impound Fee 1st Offence - $75.00 2nd Offence - $150.00 3rd Offence - $225.00 4th Offence - $300.00 5th Offence & Beyond - $375.00 Towing and Impound Amount charged by the towing company. Interest on Taxes 0.5% compounded monthly on all taxes that remain unpaid after the Due Date.