Tax Payment Methods

We offer a variety of options for making tax payments:

  • In person at the Tax Office, main floor of 1 Church Street, Truro. Office hours are Monday- Friday, 8:30am and 4:30pm. We accept cash, cheque and debit. We do NOT accept credit card payments in person. We also have a secure drop box located at the back door.
  • Mail your payment by sending a cheque or money order to: Municipality of Colchester, 1 Church Street, Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5. Please remember to enclose the remittance stub of your tax bill with your payment and indicate your assessment account number on your cheque or money order.
  • Online and telephone banking are also alternative methods available for paying your tax bills through most financial institutions. Please click here to view the list of payee information. When prompted, the account number is your assessment account number located at the top right-hand corner of your bill or reminder notice. Please allow 2-3 business days for bank processing.
  • Tax payments can be made at most financial institutions and ATMs. You must enclose your remittance stub from your tax bill with these payment options. Please allow 2-3 business days for bank processing.
  • Pre-Authorized Debit Plan
    • You can set up a plan with us by filling out the  pdf Pre-Authorized Debit Plan Application Form (318 KB)
    • Applications are also available from the Tax Department at 1 Church Street in Truro.
    • There are three different pre-authorized debit plans available.
    • The recommended plan is the "Tax Pre-Payment Option." This plan is available to all customers who are paid in full. Payments will be processed for twelve (12) months from September to August. Any outstanding balances/credits at the end of the 12 months will roll forward into the next year monthly payment. Interest will neither be charged nor paid. Withdraw date can either be the 15th or 30th of each month.
  • Credit Card
    • The Municipality of the County of Colchester has partnered with Paymentus Corporation to bring you the convenience of paying by credit card. Click here for more information.

Water Payment Methods

We offer a variety of options for making Water payments:

  • In person at the County Tax Office, main floor of 1 Church Street, Truro. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:30am and 4:30pm. We accept cash, cheque and debit. We do NOT accept credit card payments in person. We also have a secure drop box located at the back door.
  • Mail your payment by sending a cheque or money order to: Municipality of Colchester, 1 Church Street, Truro, NS, B2N 3Z5. Please remember to enclose the remittance stub of your water bill with your payment and indicate your account number on your cheque or money order.
  • Financial institution and online banking are also alternative methods available for paying your water bills through most financial institutions. Please click here to view the list of payee information. Please allow 2-3 business days for bank processing.
  • Credit Card
    • The Municipality of the County of Colchester has partnered with Paymentus Corporation to bring you the convenience of paying by credit card. Click here for more information.

Other Bill Payment Methods

We offer credit card payment through Paymentus Corporation for the following bill types:

  • Recreation - Multisport
  • Recreation - Summer Day Camps
  • Building Permits
  • Solid Waste Invoices

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