Tax Rates

Residential/ Resource Tax Rate

Tax Rate = $1.179 per $100 of Assessment
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate = $0.405 per $100 of Assessment
Community Support Area Rate = $0.071 per $100 of Assessment

Commercial Tax Rate

Tax Rate = $3.979 per $100 of Assessment
Mandatory Provincial Contributions Area Rate =$0.405
Community Support Area Rate =$0.071

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.  2019-20 Low Income Property Tax Exemption Application Form 2019 May 23