All tax and area rates are per $100 of Assessment. The rates are as follows:
Residential/Resource
General Tax Rate: $1.199
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate: $0.375
Community Support Area Rate: $0.096
Total Residential/Resource Rate: $1.670
Commercial
General Tax Rate: $3.999
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate: $0.375
Community Support Area Rate: $0.096
Total Commercial Rate: $4.470
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 taxpayers. The 2025-2026 Property Tax Reduction Application will be available here soon.
