On May 29, 2024, the Council of the Municipality of the District of Yarmouth (MODY) approved the budget for the 2024-25 fiscal year. Highlights include holding the tax rate and making key investments in programs and infrastructure to help improve the lives of the residents and businesses of the municipality.
Of note, Council has invested over $700,000 in regional projects, including the inclusive Jumpstart Multi-Sport Court at the Mariners Centre ($183,000), the Par-En-Bas track and field facility in Tusket ($175,000), co-sponsorship of the 2024 Congrès mondial acadien ($75,000), and completion of the commitment towards the rural broadband build-out ($279,000).
Operationally, Council’s largest investments are in policing - $1.369 million (up 6.5% from last year); fire protection - $1.814 million (up 8.2% from last year); solid waste collection and disposal - $980,761 (up 4.3% from last year); and public education - $2.784 million (up 10.7% from last year).
Also approved was a $326,000 one-time, target inflation relief program for middle-income earners. Specifically, the Municipality of Yarmouth recognizes the economic challenges faced by residents and is committed to supporting them. A one-time tax rebate program is being offered to provide targeted relief to alleviate inflationary burdens for middle-income earners, who are unable to take advantage of our Low-Income Exemption program. By basing eligibility on total household income, the relief reaches those who need it most and haven’t been able to take advantage of existing support options. More information on this program will be shared on the Municipal website and Facebook page in the weeks to come.
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Quick Facts
- The Residential/Resource and Commercial rates have not changed since 2019-2020
- Municipal Expenditures have grown just over 43% 2018-19 to 2023-24
- Residential & Resource Tax Rates: $1.18 per $100 of assessment
- Commercial Tax Rate: $2.17 per $100 of assessment
- Special Assessment/Sewer: $89.66 per equivalent unit per quarter
- Fire Rates (per $100 of assessment):
- F1 Carleton: $0.11
- F2 Port Maitland: $0.14
- F3 Yarmouth: $0.17
- F4 Lakes & District: $0.17
- F5 Lake Vaughan: $0.15
- F6 Valley & District: $0.08
- F7 Kemptville: $0.08
Media Contacts
John Cunningham
Warden
902-742-7159
Victoria Brooks
Chief Administrative Officer
902-742-7159
Marissa Parker
Communications Officer
