2026 Property Assessment Notices were mailed out by Property Valuation Services Corporation (PVSC) on January 12, 2026. For more information about property assessment in Nova Scotia visit pvsc.ca.

Did You Know? PVSC is the independent, municipally-funded, not-for-profit assessment authority for Nova Scotia. They determine market value of properties using mass appraisal following standardized methods and testing.

The Nova Scotia Assessment Act requires that all real property be assessed at market value each year.

When you get your Property Assessment Notice

Property owners should review their assessment when received.

• Read every section.
• Confirm your property details in your online “My Property Report”. You can log in with the Assessment Account Number (AAN) and PIN on your Property Assessment Notice.
• Note the deadline to appeal your assessment. PVSC must receive your appeal within 31 days of the date on your Notice.
• Contact PVSC if you have questions about, or disagree with, your Property Assessment Notice.

Assessment staff at PVSC are available to discuss your property assessment and answer questions.

Appeal Information

There is an appeal process if you disagree with your property assessment. Your mail package will include the appeal form. Your signed appeal must be received by midnight on February 12, 2026 and can be sent by mail, email or fax – this information is included in your assessment notice.

Information on the CAP Program

In addition to providing annual property assessments, PVSC administers the Capped Assessment Program (CAP) on behalf of the Nova Scotia Government. 

The Capped Assessment Program (CAP) places a ‘cap’ on the amount that the taxable assessment for eligible residential property can increase year over year.

CAP Eligibility

CAP eligibility requirements are set by the Nova Scotia Assessment Act and cannot be amended by PVSC. Eligible properties are:

• At least 50% owned by a Nova Scotia resident.
• Residential property with less than four dwelling units or vacant resource property. For the CAP, residential properties include manufactured homes, manufactured home parks, cooperative housing, and the residential or resource portions of a commercial farm. 
• Occupied by the owner, if the property is a condominium.
• Owned for at least a year, or ownership remained within the family.

PVSC Contact Information

Telephone: 1-800-380-7775

Website: www.pvsc.ca

Email: inquiry@pvsc.ca

Property Valuation Services Corporation Assessors are especially busy this time of year, conducting exterior property inspections across Nova Scotia. They are reviewing building permit progress and gathering up-to-date information as part of the annual assessment process.

For your safety and peace of mind, Assessors are easy to identify with PVSC-marked vehicles, PVSC-issued ID, and high-visibility vests.

You don’t need to be home for these visits. The Assessor will leave contact information and next steps if a follow-up is needed.

Learn more about their fieldwork: bit.ly/3U5E5ZJ

Attention Victoria County property owners:

Your 2025 Property Tax Bill will be arriving soon. If you’ve signed up for email billing, your bill will be sent to your inbox in the coming days.

Taxes are due on August 1, 2025.

Please note that the tax bills will not reflect any payments to accounts processed after June 01, 2025. A monthly interest charge of 1.5% will be added to any unpaid amounts starting September 1, 2025.

For details on how to pay your bill, visit our website or check the back of your tax notice:

www.victoriacounty.com/residents/property-taxation-services

Questions? Call 902-295-3231 or email countytax@victoriacounty.ca.

Property owners in Victoria County who have an outstanding balance for property taxes will be receiving a reminder letter in the mail this week.

If you have any questions about your tax account balance please contact customer service at (902) 295-3231 or email countytax@victoriacounty.ca.

A courtesy reminder regarding tax accounts in arrears as of March 4, 2025, have been mailed out. Please note that this reminder reflects a snapshot of your account at the time the report was generated. Any payments made in person on or after March 4th, or online within 48 hours of that date, may not be reflected in the balance.

For the most up-to-date balance or further account details, please call (902) 295-3231.

Important Information:

• Taxes owed from 2023 or earlier are considered in arrears.
• Payment plans are available for arrears – call (902) 295-3231 to discuss options.
• We do not accept credit card payments at our office – visit the webpage for payment options.

If you have already made a payment, thank you! If a balance remains, please arrange payment promptly to avoid penalties. We’re here to assist – don’t hesitate to reach out!

Assessment appeals must be received by midnight on February 13, 2025. Signed appeal forms can be submitted by email or fax. Visit the Property Valuation Services Corporation website for details: www.pvsc.ca