Victoria County Council Approves 2025-26 Budget

Posted on:
May 8, 2025

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 
May 7, 2025 

VICTORIA COUNTY COUNCIL APPROVES 2025–26 BUDGET  

BADDECK, NS – On May 5, 2025, Victoria County Council approved the Municipality’s 2025–26 budget, including an operating budget of $15,560,858 and a five-year capital budget of $23,659,260. This is the first budget of the newly elected Council. 

Both the residential and commercial tax rates remain unchanged at $1.15 per $100 of assessment for residential and $2.09 per $100 for commercial properties.  

“We know people are feeling the cost of living right now,” said Warden Jackie Organ. “Council worked hard to keep tax rates the same while still supporting important services that help our communities every day.”  

Council and staff carefully reviewed the County’s priorities to ensure this year’s budget is fair, responsible, and responsive to community needs.  

The approved budget supports ongoing work in priority areas, including support for volunteer fire services, enhanced emergency preparedness, community development, and waste management. It also includes several strategic investments, such as increased funding for public washrooms, earmarked funds for housing initiatives, and continued investment in trails, recreation, and tourism. Community-focused programs like the property tax relief program, municipal grants, and seniors’ safety initiatives remain a key focus, all without adding financial pressure to taxpayers. 

Victoria County also offers a tax relief program for residents with lower incomes. Property owners with a household income under $35,000 a year may be eligible for up to $300 off their tax bill. For more information, visit www.victoriacounty.com or call 902-295-3231.  

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Media Contact: 
Natasha Kochhar 
Manager of Communications, Municipality of the County of Victoria 
902.295.7133 | natasha.kochhar@victoriacounty.ca