The Low-Income Property Tax Exemption application deadline has been extended to March 31, 2026.
Eligible property owners may qualify for a maximum yearly tax reduction of $300.00, subject to the following conditions:
1. Applicant is a permanent resident of CBRM.
2. Applicant has legal title to the property.
3. The property is the applicant’s primary residence and is assessed in his/her name.
4. Total household income is less than $40,800.
Applications are available online on the Forms page.
These forms can also be obtained at the Citizen Service Centre at City Hall (320 Esplanade), or through the mail or email by calling 311.
The application must be completed in full and returned to the Citizen Service Centre or mailed to:
CBRM, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, NS, B1P 7B9