Property Tax Installments
First, Interim Bill - Posted in April, due the last business day in May
Second, Final Bill - Posted in August, due the last business day in September
All tax and area rates are per $100 of Assessment. The rates for 2025/2026 are as follows:
Residential/Resource
General Tax Rate: $1.259
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate: $0.322
Community Support Area Rate: $0.089
Total Residential/Resource Rate: $1.670
Commercial
General Tax Rate: $4.059
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate: $0.322
Community Support Area Rate: $0.089
Total Commercial Rate: $4.470
Wastewater Treatment Facility Uniform Charge: $82.80 per Annum
Solid waste Uniform Charge: $278 per Annum
Deed Transfer Tax Rate: 1.25% per sale/purchase price
Low-Income Property Tax Reduction
The Town of Amherst offers a reduction for low-income property taxpayers. The 2025-2026 Property Tax Reduction Application will be available here soon.
