The 2025 Low Income Municipal Tax Assistance Program is open now. The program will close on Friday, May 2, 2025. Please note that resident MUST REAPPLY ANNUALLY.
To download the application form, pdf click here (153 KB)
Municipality of the County of Colchester
Low Income Municipal Tax Assistance Program
SUBMISSION DEADLINE - MAY 2, 2025
Residential property owners may be eligible for an exemption on their 2025/2026 property taxes of $635.67. To qualify, applicants must own and occupy the property as your principal residence and fall into one of the categories in the table below:
| Family Size | Gross Income | Exemption |
| Single | Less than $31,491 | $635.67 |
| Family of 2 | Less than $41, 595 | $635.67 |
| Family of 3 or more | Less than $49,915 | $635.67 |
Gross Income refers to the total gross income from all sources for the calendar year ending December 31, 2024. This must include the income of all members of the household, except full-time students. You should not include income from the following sources:
1. War Veterans Allowance Act (Canada);
2. Veterans Affairs Canada Pension; or
3. GST/HST Rebate
Application forms will automatically be mailed to last years eligible applicants. If you have not received your application form by April 1st, please call 902-897-3162.
Late applications will not be accepted.
Applicants must reapply annually. You may obtain an application from the Municipal Tax Office, 1 Church Street Truro, or by calling 902-897-3162. Exemptions are granted only for the current year. No retroactive exemptions will be granted.
For income verification purposes, please bring your 2024 INCOME TAX RETURN, which you submit to Revenue Canada. If you have filed via telephone through the File My Return service, please request a proof of income statement to provide as proof of income.
Notice of Assessments will NOT be accepted.
Dan Troke
Chief Administrative Officer