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Property assessment notices are mailed to Nova Scotia property owners by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) in January of each year.
Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) is an independent, not-for-profit organization that is responsible for assessing all property in Nova Scotia as mandated under the Nova Scotia Assessment Act. Every year they generate property information that is used by municipalities, property owners, and more.
Property owners should pay attention to their assessment notices and property valuations. This includes being aware of the appeal process and timelines. Property owners should know they have the right to access their full file and the codes on their files before submitting an appeal.
PVSC has launched a new website which provides property owners with easier access to assessment information. Property owners can use their Assessment Account Number (AAN) and PIN access number featured on their assessment notice to view detailed information on their individual properties by accessing their "My Property Report". PVSC call centre representatives are available to answer questions at 1-800-380-7775.
Information on the appeal process is available on the Property Valuation Services Corporation website and you may also pick up a copy of the Appeal Process Guide at the Municipal Building, 932 Hwy 1 in Hebron.
Access the following resources to obtain more information on the following topics:
If paying by Visa or MasterCard, payment must be made through Paymentus Corporation, an independent third-party company providing a service. Paymentus Corporation will charge a fee to your credit card for the use of their service to cover the cost of payment handling and processing. The Municipality of Yarmouth does NOT receive any part of this service fee.
The service fee charged by Paymentus Corporation for tax account payments is 2% of your payment amount. This amount will be billed directly to your credit card. For example:
| Payment | Paymentus Service Fee |
|---|---|
| $500.00 | $10.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $20.00 |
The service fee charged for sewer bill payments is $5.95, up to a maximum of $200.00 per payment. Multiple payments may be made. To access the service either:
Call toll-free 1-855-288-4087 and you will be linked to a secure automated telephone payment system powered by Paymentus Corporation.
You must have your assessment account number (from your bill), your payment amount and your credit card ready. After payment is made you will receive a confirmation number. The Municipality of Yarmouth will receive notification of your payment which will be posted to your account within two business days. If you wish to contact Paymentus Corporation directly, please call their 24/7 Call Centre number 1-800-420-1663 or direct email inquiries to
IT IS THE PROPERTY OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO NOTIFY THE MUNICIPALITY OF YARMOUTH OF ANY CHANGES AND/OR CORRECTIONS IN MAILING ADDRESSES.
The Municipality of Yarmouth sends property tax bills to all property owners once a year. Tax bills are typically mailed out June 1st and are due on or before June 30th of the same year. (** Please note: For the 2025 tax year, the payment deadline has been extended to July 31st due to a delay with our systems. Thank you!**)
The tax calculation is based on the assessed value of the property multiplied by the applicable tax rate. The assessed value is the market value of the property at the base rate as determined by Property Valuation Services Corporation, phone 1-800-380-7775.
Tax Rates
The tax rate for the Municipality of Yarmouth for the 2025/26 tax year is as follows:
Residential - $1.18 / $100.00 of assessment.
Residential includes single-family residences, multi-family residences, duplexes, apartments, condominiums, nursing homes, seasonal dwellings, manufactured homes and vacant residential land.
Commercial - $2.17 / $100.00 of assessment.
Commercial includes all property except residential property and resource property. Forest property that is owned by a person who owns fifty thousand acres or more is included in the commercial classification.
General Resource - $1.18 / $100 of assessment
General Resource includes farm property (land and building used for agricultural purposes), forest property totalling less than fifty thousand acres, land of a municipal water utility (excluding the structure), community fishermen’s service buildings occupied and used by boat owners who are licensed commercial fishermen and the land used in connection with that use.
Forest Acreage - $.25 x number of acres
Land that is mainly covered by forest.
More information on property classifications can be found on the Property Valuation Services Corporation website.
Fire Rates
Fire protection is covered by six volunteer fire departments and the Town of Yarmouth-owned fire department. The six voluntary fire departments are autonomous and set their tax rates, annually, to support their operations. The Municipality of Yarmouth collects these amounts on their behalf and remits them to the volunteer agencies on a scheduled basis throughout the year.
The Municipality of Yarmouth has agreed to fund a set percentage of the Town of Yarmouth fire department operational costs and so we calculate the necessary rates each year to cover those costs.
| Departments | Costs |
|---|---|
| Carleton Fire Department | $0.11 / $100 of assessment |
| Port Maitland Fire Department | $0.14 / $100 of assessment |
| Yarmouth Fire Department | $0.20 / $100 of assessment |
| Lakes & District Fire Department | $0.17 / $100 of assessment |
| Lake Vaughan Fire Department | $0.15 / $100 of assessment |
| Valley & District Fire Department | $0.10 / $100 of assessment |
| Kemptville Fire Department | $0.08 / $100 of assessment |
Sewer Rates
The sewer rate for the 2025/26 tax year is $89.66 per equivalent unit quarterly or $358.64 per equivalent unit annually.
Sewer bills are mailed out on February 15th, May 15th, August 15th and November 15th of each year.
Q1 covers March, April, and May
Q2 covers June, July, and August
Q3 covers September, October, November
Q4 covers December, January, February
For more information on the Sewer Service Charges, please refer to Appendix C of our Sewer By-Law.
Example of Residential Tax Calculation
Assessed Value of Property $80,000
Residential Tax Rate $1.18/$100 of assessment
Yarmouth Fire Department $.17/$100 of assessment
Total Taxes
($1.18 +$.17) = $1.35 X $80,000 = $108,000/100=$1,080.00
Payments can be made by:
- Cash
- Cheque
- Money Order
- Debit (in person)
- Visa or MasterCard (through Paymentus Corporation, an independent third-party company providing a service. VISA or Matercard payments have to be done online or over the phone. See below for more information)
- Online and Telephone Banking
- Branch Banking
- Pre-authorized Banking
Partial payments may be made at any time and it is also possible to arrange a payment schedule. For more information, please email Linda Power, Property Information Manager or call 902-742-7159.
Please make your cheque or money order payable to the Municipality of Yarmouth and write your assessment account number on the back. If you are wiring funds, please notify us and we will send you the current bank wire instructions.
When mailing your payment, please allow sufficient time as your payment must reach our office by the due date to avoid interest charges. Interest will be charged on the overdue principal balance at 1.5% per month. We do not accept responsibility for delays in mail delivery. Allow at least 3 business days for electronic payments.
It is the property owner's responsibility to notify the Municipality of Yarmouth of any changes and/or corrections in mailing addresses.
More information can be found by reviewing the Municipality of Yarmouth pdf Fees Policy and the Municipality of Yarmouth pdf Interest Policy.
Online Banking
- BMO (Bank of Montreal)
- RBC Royal Bank
- Scotia Bank
- TD Canada Trust
- CIBC
- Coastal Financial Credit Union
Payment by Credit Card
If paying by Visa or MasterCard, payment must be made through Paymentus Corporation, an independent third-party company providing a service. Paymentus Corporation will charge a fee to your credit card for the use of their service to cover the cost of payment handling and processing. The Municipality of Yarmouth does not receive any part of this service fee.
The service fee charged by Paymentus Corporation for
| Payment | Paymentus Service Fee |
|---|---|
| $500.00 | $10.00 |
| $1,000.00 | $20.00 |
The service fee charged for sewer bill payments is $5.95, up to a maximum of $200.00 per payment. Multiple payments may be made. To access the service either:
- Pay online through a secure website powered by Paymentus Corporation.
- Call toll-free 1-855-288-4087 and you will be linked to a secure automated telephone payment system powered by Paymentus Corporation.
You must have your assessment account number (from your bill), your payment amount and your credit card ready. After payment is made you will receive a confirmation number. The Municipality of Yarmouth will receive notification of your payment which will be posted to your account within two business days. If you wish to contact Paymentus Corporation directly, please call their 24/7 Call Centre number 1-800-420-1663 or direct email inquiries to
Foreign Currency
The Municipality of Yarmouth has property owners all over the world. To properly apply payment received outside of Canada, an pdf Administration Fee for U.S. Currency Policy was brought into place.
