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CBRM Tax Information
Historical tax rate information 2011-2026
Find your property's tax assessment at www.pvsc.ca
| CBRM Tax Rates | 2023/24 | 2024/25 | 2025/26 | |
| CBRM Base Rates (per $100 of Assessment) | ||||
| Residential/Resource Base Rate | $ 0.8931 | $ 0.8931 | $ 0.8931 | |
| Commercial Base Rate | $ 4.0832 | $ 4.0832 | $ 4.0832 | |
| Provincial Service Rates (per $100 of Assessment) | ||||
| Provincial Education Rate | $ 0.3156 | $ 0.3156 | $ 0.3156 | |
| Provincial Housing Rate | $ 0.0486 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | |
| Provincial Corrections Rate | $ 0.0254 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | |
| CBRM Area Rates - Fire Services (per $100 of Assessment) | ||||
| Sydney - Residential | $ 0.4570 | $ 0.4570 | $ 0.4570 | |
| Sydney - Commercial | $ 0.3834 | $ 0.3834 | $ 0.3834 | |
| County | $ 0.0947 | $ 0.0947 | $ 0.0947 | |
| Sydney Mines | $ 0.1598 | $ 0.1598 | $ 0.1598 | |
| Dominion | $ 0.2362 | $ 0.2362 | $ 0.2362 | |
| New Waterford | $ 0.2494 | $ 0.2494 | $ 0.2494 | |
| Glace Bay | $ 0.2626 | $ 0.2626 | $ 0.2626 | |
| North Sydney | $ 0.2748 | $ 0.2748 | $ 0.2748 | |
| Louisbourg | $ 0.2921 | $ 0.2921 | $ 0.2921 | |
| Business Improvement District Commission Rates (Commercial only / per $100 of Assessment) | ||||
| Sydney Downtown Development Association | $ 0.2000 | $ 0.2000 | $ 0.2000 | |
| North Sydney BIDA | $ 0.1750 | $ 0.1750 | $ 0.1750 | |
| CBRM Service Based Rates (per $100 of Assessment) | ||||
| Hydrant | $ 0.1836 | $ 0.1586 | $ 0.1511 | |
| Sewer | $ 0.1910 | $ 0.0 | $ 0.0 | |
| Transit (Sydney Residential only) | $ 0.1042 | $ 0.1192 | $ 0.1192 | |
| Transit (All other areas) | $ 0.1250 | $ 0.1400 | $ 0.1400 | |
| Other Rates | CBRM Minimum Tax - Residential Dwelling | $ 575.00 | $ 575.00 | $ 575.00 |
| Acreage rates set by Provincial Legislation | ||||
| Forest Property (<50,000 Acreage) - Resource per acre | $ 0.2500 | $ 0.2500 | $ 0.2500 | |
| Forest Property (>50,000 Acreage) - Commercial per acre | $ 0.4100 | $ 0.4100 | $ 0.4100 | |
| NFP Recreation Acreage / per acre | $ 47.17 | $ 49.53 | $ 52.01 | |
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When to Expect Your Tax Bill
Property tax bills are mailed out twice a year to all residents.
Interim Tax Bills
- Mailed in April
Final Tax Bills
- Mailed in September
Ways to Pay
In Person
- Visit the Citizen Service Centre, 320 Esplanade, Sydney, Monday to Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Visit your bank or credit union
Online Banking
- Add Cape Breton Regional Municipality Tax as a payee through your financial institution
Credit Card (via Paymentus)
- Pay online by accessing the secure payment page at https://ipn.paymentus.com/rotp/CBRM
- Or call Paymentus’ toll-free number 1-866-837-4603
Please note: Paymentus charges a convenience fee of 1.75%
Need Your Balance or Due Date?
Tax bills are typically due 60 days after they are mailed. The due date is listed on your bill.
If you are unsure of your current balance or bill due date, you can:
- Call 311, or
- Fill out the 311 contact form
Bills not paid by the due date are subject to interest charges.