Applications opened Friday, May 14. The rebate program will provide eligible businesses with a one-time rebate of $1,000 or 50% of property taxes paid for the last 6 months of the 2020 – 2021 tax year.

Full details and eligibility for this program

How to apply

Gather all required information and supporting documentation.
Complete the online application form. (avail May 14)

Before you start

When you apply, you need:

  • the institution number, transit number and account number for your bank account
  • if you’re choosing a rebate based on 50% of property taxes paid:
    • if you paid taxes directly, a copy of your 2020-21 real property tax bill
    • if you paid taxes through a commercial lease, a copy of a lease invoice issued anytime between 1 August 2020 to 31 January 2021, clearly showing the amount of property tax being allocated and the time period the lease charges apply to

Contact

Small Business Real Property Tax Rebate Program
sbtaxrebate@novascotia.ca

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