Tax Rates

Residential/ Resource Tax Rate

Tax Rate = $1.187 per $100 of assessment
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate = $0.397 per $100 of assessment
Community Support Area Rate = $0.071 per $100 of assessment

Commercial Tax Rate

Tax Rate = $3.987 per $100 of assessment
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate = $0.397 per $100 of assessment
Community Support Area Rate =$0.071 per $100 of assessment

Wastewater Treatment Facility Uniform Charge = $72 per Annum
Solid waste Uniform Charge = $185 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.  2020-21 Low Income Property Tax Exemption Application Form