2026 Tax Structure

PUBLIC NOTICE

TOWN OF BURIN - 2026 Taxes and Rates

 

In accordance with the provisions of Section 113 of the Towns and Local Service District, Chapter T-6.2, Province of Newfoundland and Labrador, the following taxes and rates are applicable for 2026 taxation year as approved at a special meeting of Council held December 10, 2025

 

Residential & Commercial Property Tax 6.5 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum)

 

Business Tax:

• Retail Stores/Salons/Gen. Commercial 12 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum)

• Industrial 20 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum)

• Professional Offices 20.5 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum)

• Financial Institution 200 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum)

• Cinema 12 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum)

• Other Industrial 36.5 mils of assessed value ($430.00 minimum)

• Business (no fixed place of operation) 7/25 of 1% of gross revenue ($430.00 minimum)

• Public Utilities 2.5% of gross revenue

 

Water and Sewer Taxes:

• Residential Water - $328.00 per year Residential Sewer - $132.00 per year

• Commercial Water - $328.00 per year Commercial Sewer - $132.00 per year

• Vacant Land Water/Sewer Tax - $90.00

• Connection Fees – Water or Sewer - $500.00 / Water and Sewer - $600.00

 

Government Buildings:

 

• Federal and Provincial Government Buildings – Base Rate plus 5 mils of assessed value.

 

Other Buildings:

• Electrical Utilities $2,700.00

• Car Dealerships $1,700.00

• Car Wash $1,200.00

• Highway Depot $1,700.00

• School Board $11,000.00

• Hospital $65,000.00

• Public College $15,000.00

• Efficiency Units (per units) $280.00

• Laundromat $470.00

 

Fire Protection Services:

• Fire Protection (Parks/Resorts) $1,250.00 per year

• Non-Serviced Areas $100.00 per household

• Neighbouring Towns $100.00 per household

 

Permits & Fees:

• New Residence $100.00

• General Repairs/Fencing $20.00

• General Repairs – Commercial $75.00

• Extension to Residence $25.00

• New Commercial $150.00

• Extension to Commercial $100.00

• Erect Shed $30.00

• Dismantle Building $30.00

• Erect Seasonal Dwelling $100.00

• Tax Certificates/Compliance Letters $100.00

• Animal Control Service (Non-Resident) $60.00* / $100.00** (*Feline/**Canine)

• Field Rental (Weekend) $250.00

 

Waste Collection Fee $160.00 annually, per unit

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Asphalt Replacement Fee 100% Cost Recovery

 

Current year taxes are due May 29, 2026. All taxes not paid by this date will be subject to simple interest, charged monthly, at a rate of 12% per annum.