Tax Rates
2026-27 CBRM Tax Rate
Property tax rates are applied per $100 of assessed value. Total taxes vary based on property type, location, and applicable area rates. Your final tax bill includes municipal base rates, provincial service rates, and any area‑specific charges.
CBRM Base Tax Rates (per $100 of assessment)
- Residential - $0.8931
- Commercial - $4.0832
Provincial Service Rate (per $100 of assessment)
- Education - $0.3156
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A portion of municipal property taxes supports provincially delivered services. These rates are set by the Province of Nova Scotia.
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CBRM Area Rates - Fire Services (per $100 of assessment)
- Sydney (Residential) - $0.4570
- Sydney (Commercial) - $0.3834
- County - $0.0947
- Sydney Mines - $0.1598
- Dominion - $0.2362
- New Waterford - $0.2494
- Glace Bay - $0.2626
- North Sydney - $0.2748
- Louisbourg - $0.2921
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Fire area rates fund local fire protection services and vary by community.
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Business Improvement District Commission Rates (Commercial only / per $100 of assessment)
- Sydney Downtown Development Association - $0.2000
- North Sydney BIDA - $0.1750
CBRM Service Based Rates (per $100 of assessment)
- Hydrant - $0.1586
- Transit (Sydney Residential) - $0.1192
- Transit (All Other Areas) - $0.1400
Other Rates & Minimums
- Minimum Residential Dwelling Tax - $575.00
Acreage Rates Set by Provincial Legislation
- Forest Property (<50,000 acres) - Resource - $0.2500
- Forest Property (>50,000 acres) - Commercial - $0.4100
- Non‑Profit Recreation Acreage - $49.53