May 25, 2021 / For Immediate Release
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG, NOVA SCOTIA – The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg is pleased to announce that they have made it easier for low-income homeowners to apply for the Property Tax Exemption.
Previously, applicants were required to submit an application that included a signed Statutory Declaration witnessed by a Barrister or Commissioner of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, the Mayor or Councillor (sworn as a Commissioner), or a Notary Public of the Province of Nova Scotia.
Effective immediately, applicants are only required to sign the application themselves, certifying that that have completed the application form in a truthful manner.
“The Property Tax Exemption is one of the many ways the Municipality supports our residents who are facing financial hardship,” said Mayor Carolyn Bolivar-Getson. “By removing the Statutory Declaration requirement, Council is removing an application barrier for a program that alleviates the tax burden for homeowners.”
Homeowners with household incomes under $29,999 are eligible to receive up to $500 relief from their property tax bill, based on their household income.
| Household Income | Maximum Exemption Value |
| Under $9,999 | Up to $500 |
| $10,000 - $14,999 | Up to $400 |
| $15,000 – $19,999 | Up to $250 |
| $20,000 - $24,999 | Up to $150 |
| $25,000 - $29,999 | Up to $100 |
To apply for the Property Tax Exemption, visit https://www.modl.ca/property-tax-exemptions.html. While the application deadline is August 1 each year, applications are accepted year-round, while funding permits. Applicants who have already submitted their application for this year do not need to apply again.
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