If your building has been damaged or destroyed by fire, or natural disaster, you may be eligible for a property tax reduction. The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg offers a tax relief program for property owners whose assessments do not yet reflect the loss in value due to such damage.
What This Program Offers:
At the discretion of Council, the Municipality may reduce the amount of property taxes payable on a building that has been destroyed or partially destroyed—provided the current property assessment has not yet accounted for this damage. Tax arrears and area rates are not eligible for reduction.
Eligibility Criteria:
- The building must have been damaged or destroyed by fire or natural disaster.
- The current property assessment must not yet reflect the damage.
- The property owner must submit an application with proper documentation.
Application Requirements: To apply for a tax reduction, property owners must submit:
- A completed Damaged Building Application Form
- Proof of damage, such as insurance reports, or fire department documentation
Approval Process:
- Reductions up to $500 may be approved by the Municipal Treasurer.
- Reductions over $500 require approval by Municipal Council.
- Reductions may be applied retroactively but not earlier than April 1, 1999.
How Reductions Are Calculated:
Once satisfactory documentation is received, the Property Tax Assistant will request a revised property valuation from the Director of Assessment, at Property Valuation Services Corporation. Upon approval, any tax overpayments will be reimbursed accordingly.
For more information, visit the links below or contact Hailey Authier, Property Tax and Customer Service Assistant at 902-541-1348 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Link: Apply for Tax Reduction for Buildings Destroyed by Fire or Natural Disaster
Link: By-law 010 Partial Tax Exemption