The Region of Queens issues approximate 15,000 tax invoices to all property owners once a year. Unlike many municipalities in Nova Scotia, our rates are inclusive of services such as fire hydrants, street lighting, garbage collection and paving.
Queens County Tax & Electoral District Boundary Map
Tax Rates
Property taxes in the Region of Queens are calculated by applying the applicable tax rate to every $100 in assessed property value. The assessed value is determined by an independent organization, the Property Valuation Services Corporation, a company that performs the valuation services for all properties in Nova Scotia. HST is not applicable on property taxes.
Tax Rates for April 1, 2020 to March 31, 2021 are:
|
Districts 1-12 |
District 13 | |
| Residential / Resource | $1.06 | $1.93 |
| Commercial | $2.16 | $3.03 |
| Districts 5 & 6 Area Rates | All Classifications: | $0.06 |
Tax Billing
The total amount billed must be paid by the due date to avoid interest charges. Interest is applied at a rate of 12% per annum to any outstanding taxes.
There are several ways you can pay your bill:
- With cash, debit or cheque in person at 249 White Point Road, Liverpool
- By mailing a cheque to: Region of Queens Municipality, PO Box 1264, Liverpool, NS B0T 1K0
- At most financial institutions in Canada
- Online Banking (See below)
- With a credit card via Paymentus (See below)
- International Wire /Direct Deposit (See below)
| ONLINE BANKING PAYEE NAMES FOR PROPERTY TAXES | |
| CIBC | Region of Queens Mun. Tax |
| SCOTIABANK | Queens (Region) Taxes |
| RBC | (Municipality)(Taxes)(NS) |
| TD | (Municipality of)Taxes |
| BMO | Queens, Regional Municipality of, Tax |
| CREDIT UNION | Municipality of Queens - Taxes & Utilities |
CREDIT CARD VIA PAYMENTUS*
*subject to fee of 2.5%, charged by Paymentus
Online Payment Click Here
Phone Payment 1-866-278-6392
INTERNATIONAL WIRE PAYMENTS/DIRECT DEPOSIT
Royal Bank of Canada 003
206 Main Street, Liverpool
Bank Account: 117-904-3
Transit: 03963
Institution: 003
Swift Code: Royccat2
Tax Exemptions
The Council of the Region of Queens Municipality has approved a tax exemption for low income residents of Queens County for the 2020/2021 fiscal year. Applicants are required to provide a copy of their 2019 Notice of Assessment from the Canada Revenue Agency. The application form is below. Forms must be forwarded with the appropriate documentation to:
Region of Queens Municipality
Finance Department
PO Box 1264
Liverpool, Nova Scotia
B0T 1K0
If you have any questions, please contact our tax clerk at 902-354-3453.