Low Income Tax Relief Program

Posted on:
November 28, 2024

Deadline: December 31st, 2024

Was your household taxable income under $35,000* in 2023?

Don’t wait to apply for a reduction in your property taxes. Qualified applicants will receive a credit applied directly to their tax account up to $300.00. If annual taxes are less than $300.00, the credit applied will be for the lesser amount.

*Calculation is based on the combined values of line 260 from the 2023 CRA Notice of Assessment of each member in the household

How to Apply:

  1. Gather copies of the 2023 Notice of Assessments (from the Canada Revenue Agency) for each member in your household (required) and your Municipal Tax Account Number (listed on your tax bill).
  2. Print and fill out the MUNICIPAL TAX EXEMPTION APPLICATION FORM – FISCAL 2024/25 (you can also pick up a copy at the Municipal Building, the address is provided below).
  3. Submit the completed form along with copies of your Notice of Assessments to the Municipality either in person, via mail, or as scanned email attachments to countytax@victoriacounty.ca.

Where to Submit Completed Applications:

Send by Mail to:

The Municipality of the County of Victoria

PO Box 370
Baddeck, NS
B0E 1B0

Deliver in Person to:

Municipal Building – 495 Chebucto Street, Baddeck, NS B0E 1B0

Monday – Friday
8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. (excluding holidays)

If You Need Help With Your Application or Have Questions:

Contact:

Customer Service Desk
Telephone: (902)295-3231
Email: countytax@victoriacounty.ca

Image of a desk with a calculator and a notebook of figures with a post it that says Tax Help and text reading "Low Income Tax Relief: Application Deadline: December 31, 2024"

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