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2024 Tax Sale Awards
2024 Tax Sales Awarded
Winning Bids:
MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG
TAX SALE BY TENDER
TENDER # 2023-01-002
Tender Opening: March 6, 2024
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Sect. 142 of the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Nova Scotia that the lands and premises situated in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg hereunder described shall be SOLD BY TENDER.
TERMS: SEALED TENDERS are to be submitted on the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s Bid Form in a plain envelope marked “Municipality of The District of Lunenburg Tax Sale Property, Tender #2023-01-002”, addressed to The Treasurer, 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS, B4V 9E4 no later than March 6, 2024, 10:00 a.m.
Tender packages will be available for viewing and download on the Municipal website beginning on Wednesday, January 31st, 2024.
All tenders will be dated, and time stamped when received. In the event two tenders are received for the same amount, bidders will be contacted and given 24 hours to submit a final bid.
The successful bidders will be given three (3) business days after awarding of Tender to pay amount in full or the Tender will be awarded to the next highest bidder(s). The decision of a successful bidder will be final.
Tender Forms and Specifications must be obtained from the Municipal website at www.modl.ca/tax-sales.html. Addendums to the tender package will be issued when the tax sale listing changes and will be only available on the Municipal website. Bidders are responsible for checking the website. Please note that a bid deposit is required for each property equal to the minimum bid in the form of a bank draft or certified cheque. The bid deposit will be applied to purchase price if the bidder is successful; otherwise, it will be returned uncashed. Bid deposits will not be returned if the successful bidder does not follow through with the purchase.
Tenders must be sent by mail or can be dropped off at the above address Monday to Friday between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. It is the responsibility of the bidder to ensure tenders submitted via mail are received by Wednesday March 6th, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. The tender opening is not open to the public.
Please note: faxed and electronic tenders are not acceptable and will not be considered. Any late or noncompliant bids will not be accepted.
For more information on properties listed, please go to www.pvsc.ca
Properties may be subject to HST charges, which will be collected from the successful bidder on top of the final bid price. The minimum bid includes certificate of sale fees and tax sale deed fees.
*It is the responsibility of the successful bidder to record the deed with Land Registration.
Properties may be removed from the tax sale process up to 10:00 am March 6th, 2024, if payment has been received by the Municipality.
LIST OF PROPERTIES TO BE SOLD:
1. Assessment Account Number 00266795, NO 331 HWY
VOGLERS COVE, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to MOIR MARGARET E
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2203.37
4. Assessment Account Number 00652601, 323 CHARLES HILL RD
FARMINGTON, LOT 2, DWELLING BUILDING, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to ARSENEAULT DONALD WAYNE
& ARSENEAULT DARREN MICHAEL
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $3,158.22
12. Assessment Account Number 00942618, NO 331 HWY
WEST DUBLIN, LOT 2, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to CROFT JUSTIN WAYNE
& CROFT WAYNE KELLY
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,256.88
50. Assessment Account Number 04250729 HIRTLE DR
HEMFORD, LOT 131, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to SHIELDS DAVID J
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,613.63
52. Assessment Account Number 04362829, OSBORNE RD
PINEHURST, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to SNYDER ALLEN & SNYDER GAIL
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,978.59
54. Assessment Account Number 04447093, 1945 ITALY CROSS RD
PETITE RIVIERE, LAND DWELLING BUILDING, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to SCHULTZ RAYMOND
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $7,558.10
56. Assessment Account Number 04684877, 6642 NO 332 HWY
UPPER LAHAVE, LAND FELLOWSHIP HALL, NON-REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to HANNIGAN JOSHUA
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $31,393.05
58. Assessment Account Number 04803957
PETITE RIVIERE, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to RADOVANOVIC SLAVOLOUB DR & IRENE
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $1,795.16
64. Assessment Account Number 05263239, 59 BIG LOTS RD
BIG LOTS, LAND DWELLING BUILDING, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to HAWCO PAUL J & DONNA J
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $7,203.26
65. Assessment Account Number 05336465, CROUSETOWN, LAND
Assessed to RADOVANOVIC SLAVOLJUIB DR
& RADOVANOVIC IRENE, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,711.57
68. Assessment Account Number 06078516, HMQ3 NO 10 HWY
WEST NORTHFIELD, LOT HMQ3
Assessed to MEISNER TRUST, REDEEMABLE
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $3,012.56
71. Assessment Account Number 08149577, NO 332 HWY
ROSE BAY, LOT WM 1 ROSE BAY, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to JANES EVERETT C & ANNA
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $6,662.12
73. Assessment Account Number 08173893, 539 BLUE ROCKS RD
GARDEN LOTS, LOT B GARDEN LOTS, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to BYERS RICHARD DOUGLAS
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $10,089.59
74. Assessment Account Number 08177929, 132 HAINES 1 RD
NEW CANADA, LOT GS 2, DWELLING BUILDING, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to RAFUSE CHRISTOPHER ROBERT REP
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $6,535.91
84. Assessment Account Number 09184015, CROUSE SETTLEMENT RD
ITALY CROSS, LOT PR1 A7, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to NOVA FUTURE PROPERTY LIMITED
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $3,916.36
86. Assessment Account Number 09320695, NO 332 HWY
ROSE BAY, LAND, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to JANES EVERETT C & JANES ANNA E
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $1,746.87
87. Assessment Account Number 09325670, CONQUERALL MILLS RD
HEBBVILLE, LAND, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to BOLLIVAR MATTHEW J. & BOLLIVAR STACY M.
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,245.88
90. Assessment Account Number 09327355, LAKEFRONT DR
CHELSEA, LOT 11 B, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to KOTSCHWAR EGON & KOTSCHWAR HANNELORE
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,201.47
96. Assessment Account Number 09680055, NO 10 HWY
NEW GERMANY, LAND BUILDINGS, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to ROBERTS JORDAN PAUL
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,000.92
97. Assessment Account Number 09683356, CROUSE SETTLEMENT RD
ITALY CROSS, LOT 31, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to NOVA FUTURE PROPERTY LIMITED
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,434.22
104. Assessment Account Number 09873996, DEAN RD
HEBBVILLE, LAND, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to SMITH JAMES ROBERT & SMITH BEVERLY ANN
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $1,825.34
131. Assessment Account Number 10068118, HIGHWAY 331
VOGLERS COVE, LAND, NON-REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to WHYNOCK VIOLET E
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $3,340.58
133. Assessment Account Number 10071471, CRESCENT BEACH RD
BUSH ISLAND, LAND, NON-REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to BUSH C
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $30,022.59
161. Assessment Account Number 10786142, EAST CLIFFORD RD
EAST CLIFFORD, LOT 17, REDEEMABLE
Assessed to EVERTZ ANKE KERSTIN ALMA
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $3,096.92
163. Assessment Account Number 10828635, LAPLAND RD
LAPLAND, LOT 1C, REDEEMABLE, HST APPLICABLE
Assessed to URQUHART RALPH ALAN REP ET AL
Taxes, Interest and Expenses $2,085.96
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg makes no representations or warranties to any purchaser regarding any property sold at tax sale, including but not limited to the environmental condition of any property, the fitness, geographical or environmental suitability of the land(s) offered for sale for any particular use and does not certify the “legal title”, “legal description”, “access” or “boundaries” and the lands offered for sale are BEING SOLD ON AN “AS IS” BASIS ONLY.
TAKE NOTICE that Tax Sales do not in all circumstances clear up defects in title. A tax deed conveys only
the interest of the assessed owner, whatever that interest may be. If you are intending to clear up defects in the title of any subject property by way of a Tax Sale, you are advised to obtain a legal opinion as to whether or not this can be done.
PROPERTY TAXES: The purchaser will be responsible for all property taxes beginning the day of the sale.
The Treasurer has not made any determination as to whether a survey is or is not required.
Redemption of Tax Sale Property- Section 152(1) MGA
Land sold for non-payment of taxes may be redeemed by the owner, a person with a mortgage, lien or other charge on the land or a person having an interest in the land within six months after the date of the sale. At the time of the tax sale, if any taxes on lands are in arrears for more than six years, no right of redemption exists.
A description of the properties may be viewed at www.modl.ca/tax-sales.html
Dated at Cookville, January 25, 2024
Elana Wentzell, Director of Finance
Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
Tender Package below:
- 2023/2024 Tax Sale Tender Package
- 2023/2024 Tender Bid Submission Form
- 2023/2024 Tax Sale Terms
- 2024 Tax Sale FAQ's
Information on Available Properties:
2024 Tax Sales
Coming soon.
Tax Sale Surplus History
If a property was sold at tax sale and funds in excess of the opening bid were received, a person with an interest in the property may apply for these excess or surplus funds.
To view a list of surplus funds collected from past tax sales, please see Tax Sale Surplus History.
For guidance on obtaining surplus funds please see Section 147 of the Municipal Government Act:
https://nslegislature.ca/sites/default/files/legc/statutes/municipal%20government.pdf
2023 Tax Sale Awards
2023 Tax Sales Awarded
Winning Bids:
default Tax Sale Award # 7 (241 KB)
default Tax Sale Award # 21 (447 KB)
default Tax Sale Award # 42 (445 KB)
default Tax Sale Award # 57 (200 KB) - NO BIDS
default Tax Sale Award # 65 (219 KB)
default Tax Sale Award # 83 (219 KB)
default Tax Sale Award # 108 (215 KB)
default Tax Sale Award # 117 (215 KB)
2023 Tax Sale
PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given in accordance with Sect. 142 of the Municipal Government Act of the Province of Nova Scotia that the lands and premises situated in the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg hereunder described shall be SOLD BY TENDER.
TERMS: SEALED TENDERS are to be submitted on the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg’s Bid Form in a plain envelope marked “Municipality of The District of Lunenburg Tax Sale Property, Tender #2022-01-003”, addressed to The Treasurer, 10 Allee Champlain Drive, Cookville, NS, B4V 9E4 no later than March 6, 2023, 10:00 a.m.
Tender packages are available below under List of Properties being sold.
All tenders will be dated, and time stamped when received. In the event two tenders are received for the same amount, bidders will be contacted and given 24 hours to submit a final bid.
The successful bidders will be given three (3) business days after awarding of Tender to pay amount in full or the Tender will be awarded to the next highest bidder(s). The decision of a successful bidder will be final.
Below are the links for the Tender Forms and Specifications. Addendums to the tender package will be issued when the tax sale listing changes and will be only available on the Municipal website. Bidders are responsible for checking the website. Please note that a bid deposit is required for each property equal to the minimum bid in the form of a bank draft or certified cheque. The bid deposit will be applied to purchase price if the bidder is successful; otherwise, it will be returned uncashed. Bid deposits will not be returned if the successful bidder does not follow through with the purchase.
TENDERS MUST BE SENT BY MAIL OR CAN BE DROPPED OFF AT THE ABOVE ADDRESS MONDAY TO FRIDAY BETWEEN THE HOURS OF 8:00 A.M. AND 5:00 P.M. IT IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE BIDDER TO ENSURE TENDERS SUBMITTED VIA MAIL ARE RECEIVED BY MONDAY MARCH 6th, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. THE TENDER OPENING IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.
PLEASE NOTE: FAXED AND ELECTRONIC TENDERS ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE AND WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. ANY LATE OR NONCOMPLIANT BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.
For more information on properties listed, please go to www.pvsc.ca
Properties may be subject to HST charges, which will be collected from the successful bidder on top of the final bid price. The minimum bids include certificate of sale fees and registered tax sale deed fee.
Properties may be removed from the tax sale process up to 10:00 am March 6th, 2023, if payment has been received by the Municipality.
Tender package below:
- List of properties, Min. Bid and Tax sale Ad: pdf 2022-01-003 Tax Sale Tender Package (609 KB)
- List of properties, Min. Bid and Tax sale Ad: default Addendum 1 Issued February 23, 2023 (150 KB)
- List of properties, Min. Bid and Tax sale Ad: default Addendum 2 Issued February 28, 2023 (175 KB)
- List of properties, Min. Bid and Tax sale Ad: default Addendum 3 Issued March 2, 2023 (177 KB)
- pdf 2022/2023 Tax Sale Terms (685 KB)
- pdf 2022/2023 Bid Submission Form (512 KB)
- pdf 2022/2023 Tax Sale FAQ’s (453 KB)
Information on Individual Properties:
- pdf Tax Sale #7 (3.28 MB)
- pdf Tax Sale #21 (12.23 MB)
- Tax Sale #25 - REMOVED FROM TAX SALE
- Tax Sale #29 - REMOVED FROM TAX SALE
- Tax Sale #33 - REMOVED FROM TAX SALE
- pdf Tax Sale #42 (11.57 MB)
- default Tax Sale #57 (3.52 MB)
- pdf Tax Sale #65 (4.73 MB)
- pdf Tax Sale #83 (5.81 MB)
- Tax Sale #100 - REMOVED FROM TAX SALE
- pdf Tax Sale #108 (7.31 MB)
- pdf Tax Sale #117 (6.29 MB)
- Tax Sale #164 - REMOVED FROM TAX SALE
The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg makes no representations or warranties to any purchaser regarding any property sold at tax sale, including but not limited to the environmental condition of any property, the fitness, geographical or environmental suitability of the land(s) offered for sale for any particular use and does not certify the “legal title”, “legal description”, “access” or “boundaries” and the lands offered for sale are BEING SOLD ON AN “AS IS” BASIS ONLY.
TAKE NOTICE that Tax Sales do not in all circumstances clear up defects in title. A tax deed conveys only.
the interest of the assessed owner, whatever that interest may be. If you are intending to clear up defects in the title of any subject property by way of a Tax Sale, you are advised to obtain a legal opinion as to whether or not this can be done.
PROPERTY TAXES: The purchaser will be responsible for all property taxes beginning the day of the sale.
The Treasurer has not made any determination as to whether a survey is or is not required.
Redemption of Tax Sale Property- Section 152(1) MGA
Land sold for non-payment of taxes may be redeemed by the owner, a person with a mortgage, lien or other charge on the land or a person having an interest in the land within six months after the date of the sale. At the time of the tax sale, if any taxes on lands are in arrears for more than six years, no right of redemption exists.
A description of the properties may be viewed above under Information on Individual Properties.
For more information please contact Joanne Sampson, Property Tax Administrator, at (902) 541-1329 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Past Tax Sale Information
2021/2022 Tax Sale Information
2020/2021 Tax Sale Information
Online Tax Assessment Lookup
Find your tax assessment at Nova Scotia's Online Property Assessment.
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Requirements for Occupancy – Single Unit Dwellings
Minimum Requirements Prior to Occupancy Permit Being Issued (for Single Family Structures)
Updated: October 2023
- All required inspections must be completed.
- Certificate of Installation of On-Site Septic System.
- If applicable, at least one (1) entry door to have landings, steps, handrails, and guards installed to code (National Building Code, 2015 or current edition).
- All interior lofts, stairs, and landings to have handrails and guards installed to code (National Building Code, 2015 or current edition), this also includes basement stairs.
- Air Exchanger to be installed and functioning as well as a Mechanical Ventilation Record to be submitted to this office.
- Plumbing vent to be through roof and of proper size.
- All required smoke alarms/ carbon monoxide alarms to be installed and functioning.
- Shut off valve on all toilets.
- Single key dead bolts installed on all exterior doors.
- Attached garages which have a common wall and/or ceiling shall be gyproced (or other appropriate materials) with joints sealed. Entry door between garage and dwelling shall be made airtight and have a self closing device installed.
- The hot water tank or boiler vessel shall be equipped with the applicable pressure/temperature relief valve. This valve shall be equipped with a pipe to direct exhausted steam within 12 inches of floor level.
- All heating and/or cooling equipment to be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or in the absence of instructions, the applicable standard.
- An attic hatch, if applicable, shall be air tight.
- All flue pipe connections shall be secured with a minimum of three sheet metal screws per joint.
- A kitchen sink with hot and cold water, and one (1) toilet and bathtub or shower operational. Also, a door is required on the bathroom with floor covering. NOTE: Trim, kitchen cupboards, or other non essential doors are not required.
- Any additional requirements as may be required by the Building Inspector; please refer to the National Building Code, current edition and its regulations.
- Reflective civic number posted.
- Exterior siding complete.
Please note, these are guidelines only. Depending on the type of construction there may be additional requirements.
Prior to an occupancy permit being issued. The Municipality of the District of Lunenburg does not guarantee this list to be exhaustive or all inclusive. Every construction remains/is subject to the regulations of the current edition of the National Building Code. Please call 902-541-1325 for additional information.
FOIPOP Requests
The Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy (FOIPOP) Act ensures municipalities are fully accountable to the public by providing a right of access to records while preventing the unauthorized collection, use, or disclosure of personal information.
The Municipal Government Act (MGA), provides authority for most of the activities and operations of municipal governments in Nova Scotia. It also contains provisions relating to freedom of information and protection of privacy. These provisions are found in Part XX of the Act.
The intent of Part XX of the MGA is to balance two principles:
- Freedom of information: whenever possible, information held by the municipality should be made available to the public
- Protection of privacy: the municipality should not improperly collect or disclose personal information.
The legislation provides that members of the public have:
- the right to request access to information held by the municipality
- the right to access personal information about themselves that is held by the municipality
- the right to request correction to their personal information that is held by the municipality
- controls on the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information by the municipality
- the right to request independent review of decisions made under the access to information process.
To submit a request, please complete the pdf Application for Access to a Record form (103 KB) , and return it to the Municipal Clerk.
For more information, please contact:
April Whynot-Lohnes
Municipal Clerk
Phone: (902) 541-1323
Fax: (902) 543-7123
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Related Documents
Policy MDL-08 Records Management
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Nova Scotia Office of the Information & Privacy Commissioner
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Notice Of Public Hearing Re Number of Councillors and Altering of Boundaries
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING RE NUMBER OF COUNCILLORS AND ALTERING OF BOUNDARIES
THE MUNICIPALITY OF THE DISTRICT OF LUNENBURG has made application to the Board under section 369 of the Municipal Government Act to confirm the number of councillors to be elected and to alter the boundaries of the polling districts. This matter will be considered in a public hearing as follows:
Hearing starts: Monday, June 19, 2023, at 11:00 AM
Place: Council Chambers
10 Allée Champlain Drive
Cooksville, NS
- You may speak at the hearing. You must notify the Board by Monday, June 5, 2023, to register.
- You may make written comments by sending a letter to the Clerk of the Board at P.O. Box 1692, Unit “M”, Halifax, NS B3J 3S3, or by email at: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or by fax at (902) 424-3919 by Monday, June 5, 2023.
Additional information about the matter is as follows:
A copy of the application is available for inspection during regular business hours at the Council Chambers, 10 Allée Champlain Drive, Cooksville, Nova Scotia, and at the offices of the Board, Summit Place, 3rd Floor, 1601 Lower Water Street, Halifax Nova Scotia or on the Board’s website at https://nsuarb.novascotia.ca/, by clicking on "Matters & Evidence", “Go to Files & Documents” and insert in "Go Directly to Matter" Matter ID M10936.
To assist the Board in using correct forms of address and pronouns in our hearings and decisions, we invite all parties, lawyers, and all other participants to share their pronouns and titles with the Board and each other if they are comfortable doing so. There is no requirement to provide this information.
Special Council Meeting - September 16, 2022
Cancelled Council & Committee Meetings - August 2022
Notice to the Residents of the Municipality of the District of Lunenburg
The following Council and Committee meetings are cancelled in August 2022:
Finance Committee – August 2, 2022
Council – August 9 & 23, 2022
Sustainability Committee – August 11, 2022
Policy & Strategy Committee – August 16, 2022
Internal Transportation Committee – August 17, 2022
Planning Advisory Committee – August 25, 2022
Click pdf Public Notice (423 KB) to view.
Apply for a Building, Development, or Demolition Permit online
Did you know? You can now apply for a Building, Development, or Demolition Permit online! Visit modl.ca/buildingpermit to apply or learn more.