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Tax Rates, User Fees & Water Rates

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Published: Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:06

Tax Rates

Tax bills are issued twice a year.  The interim levy is issued in April, due in June. This levy is your current assessment with the previous year’s rates, multiplied by 50%, as Council has not yet set the current rates.   The Final levy is issued in August, due in October.  This levy is for the entire year, less the interim levy and reflects any changes Council may have made to the rates.  Our property taxation year is April 1–March 31.

Low-income residents can apply for a  Property Tax Exemption.

Approved Taxes and Rates for 2024/2025

Water Rates

Water is billed quarterly as follows:  January–March levy issued in April, due in May; April–June levy issued in July, due in August; July–September levy issued in October, due in November; and October-December levy issued in January, due in February. 

Nova Scotia Utility and Review Board Approved Water Rates for the Town of Pictou - Effective July 1, 2024

The rates set out below are approved by the Board for water and water services when payment is made within 30 days from the date rendered as shown on the bill.

When payment is made after 30 days from the date shown on the bill, the rates will include interest charges of 1.5 % per month, or part thereof.

Each bill shows the amount payable within 30 days from the date rendered as shown on the bill.

1. RATES:
(a) Base Charges Quarterly

Unmetered $244.28
(assuming 272 cubic meters per year)

Size of Meter

(b) Consumption Rate (per cubic meter) $2.42 per Cubic Meter

(c) Minimum Bill
The minimum bill is the Base Charge

Paying Your Bills

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Property tax bills are issued in April (due in June) and August (due in October). Water bills are issued quarterly in January, April, July and October.

Pay through your bank

You can pay your property tax or water bills online through your bank. You must set up a separate payee for taxes and water.

Property Taxes

Go to “Add Payee”
Search “Pictou”
Select “Pictou (Town) - Taxes”
Add all 8 digits of your Municipal Account number. Add zeroes in front of the number if needed.
For example: your account number is 102436, enter it as 00102436.

Water Utility

Go to “Add Payee”
Search “Pictou”
Select “Pictou (Town) - Water”
Account number must be 6 digits. Do not include .00. If you need more digits, add zeroes in front of your account number.
For example: your account number is 17042.00, enter it as 017042.

Pay with credit card

The Town of Pictou is now accepting water and property tax payments by credit cards online.
A 2.5% convenience fee will apply. To get started visit Paymentus or call 1-833-277-8701.

We accept Visa, Mastercard, and Amex. Please allow at least four business days for processing.

Pay by mail

You can mail your payment to:

Town of Pictou
PO Box 640
Pictou, NS B0K1H0

Make sure to:

• send cheques or bank drafts only (no cash)
• make your cheque payable to the Town of Pictou
• include the stub of your tax bill with your payment
• indicate on the stub if you would like a receipt sent to you

Pay In Person

Visit our administration building at 40 Water St.; Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. to pay your bill in person.

Understanding Your Bills

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• pdf Understanding Your Tax Bill (144 KB)
• pdf Understanding Your Water Bill (123 KB)

How to Tell if I Have a Leak

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Published: Wednesday, 01 December 2021 12:05

Steps to check if you believe you may have a leak in your home:

1. Locate your water meter.
2. Shine a flashlight on the digital panel to activate the screen.
3. Bottom digital panel displays consumption, leak indicator and flow indicator.
4. You can also compare your water bills for any increases in consumption that are not explainable.
5. Contact the Town Hall if you may have any questions, 902-485-4372.