Tax Rates

Residential/ Resource Tax Rate

Tax Rate = $1.199 per $100 of assessment
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate = $0.375 per $100 of assessment
Community Support Area Rate = $0.096 per $100 of assessment

Commercial Tax Rate

Tax Rate = $3.999 per $100 of assessment
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate = $0.375 per $100 of assessment
Community Support Area Rate =$0.096 per $100 of assessment

Wastewater Treatment Facility Uniform Charge = $72 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 tax payers. 2024-25 Property Tax Reduction Application